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-ferent

afferent

efferent
-ferent: to carry away.

afferent: carrying toward the center. ex: sensory nerves.

efferent: carrying away from center. ex: motor nerve.
-lysis, -lyso

Glycolysis

Hemolysis

Autolysis

lysosome
-lysis, -lyso: dissolve, loosening

Glycolysis: dissolving glycogen into glucose.

Hemolysis: breaking up RBC

Autolysis: self destruction by enzymes present in the body.

lysosome: An organelle in a cell containing enzymes that degrade macromolecules and other things.
Vector
to carry

Carrier of an infective agent from 1 host to another.
vuls-

Avulsion

convulsion
vuls- to pull

Avulsion: a ripping or tearing apart.

convulsion: an intense, incoordinated, involuntary muscular contraction ("to pull together"- true of primates).
tripsy

lithotripsy
tripsy: to crush

lithotripsy: crushing a urinary or gall stone.
-tribe

angiotribe
-tribe: to crush

angiotribe: surgical forceps for crushing arteries.
-triage

Triage
-triage: to sort out

Triage: sorting out the causalities of a disaster.
-tract

Retract

Protraction
-tract: draw to, drag

Retract: pulling back or in

Protraction: drawing out or lengthening
stalsis-

Peristalsis
stalsis: contraction

Peristalsis: movement of intestines or other tubular organs.
Sphygmos-

sphygmomanometer
sphygmos: pulsation

sphygmomanometer: blood pressure meter.
scripto-

Prescription
scripto- to write

Prescription: written instruction for future care.
-scopy

Bronchoscopy

colonoscopy
-scopy: to look at

Bronchoscopy: looking at inside of bronchi (lower windpipes).

colonoscopy: looking at inside of the colon.
-rrhaphy

Cystorrhaphy

gastrorrhaphy
-rrhaphy: suture

cystorrhaphy: suturing operation on the urinary bladder.

gastrorrhaphy: suturing operation on the stomach.
Resuscita

Resuscitation
Resuscita: to revive

Resuscitation: act of attempting to revive a patient.
-praxia

apraxia
-praxia: action, activity

apraxia: an incoordination without impairment of sensory or motor function (higher level problems in brain)
Potabilis

Potable
Potabilis: drinking

Potable: fit to drink.
-poiesis

Hematopoiesis
-poiesis: making

hematopoiesis: making RBC
Plessi-

Plessimeter

Plessesthesia
Plessi: striking

Plessimeter: small thin plate to receive blow from a plexor (rubber hammer) or percussion (Pleximeter)

Plessesthesia: thumping fingers while palpating.
-plasty

cystoplasty

Rhinoplasty
-plasty: surgical repair

cystoplasty: surgical reconstruction of the urinary bladder.

Rhinoplasty: surgical reconstruction of the nose.
Plasein-

Anaplasia-

Aplasia

dysplasia
plasein- to shape.

anaplasia: reversion of cells back to immature form (common in neoplasia).

aplasia: failure to develop

dysplasia: abnormal development.
Pino-

Pinocytosis
Pino- to drink

Pinocytosis: taking in of fluids into a cell's cytoplasm.
Phys-

Physocele
Phys- blow, inflate

Physocele: tumor filled with gas.
Phleg-, Phlog-

Phlegmon

Phlogistic
Phleg-, Phlog- burn

Phlegmon: an acute, severe infection with inflammation beneath the skin.

Phlogistic: causing inflammation
-philia

hemophilia

neutrophilia
-philia: to like

Hemophilia: male-linked inherited clotting deficiencies.

Neutrophilia: an increase in the number of white blood cells (indicates infection).
Percuss-

Percussion
percuss: to tap

percussion: tapping to access sounds produced.
-pellant, -pellent

Propellant

Repellent
-pellant: drive

Propellant: something that provides thrust or driving power.

Repellent: able to drive away.
Palpare-

Palpate
Palpare: to touch gently

Palpate: to examine by touch with the hand.
-otomy

Gastrotomy

Anatomy

cystotomy
-otomy: cutting open

gastrotomy: incision into the stomach

Anatomy: dissection of the body to study structure.

cystotomy: incision into the urinary bladder.
-ostomy

colostomy
-ostomy: surgical opening

colostomy: creating an opening from the colon to the surface of the body.
Oscillo-

Oscilloscope
Oscillo: to swing

Oscilloscope: an instrument that makes an image on a monitor by a swinging beam shining on a fluorescent screen.
Organon-

Organogenesis

Organ
Organon: implement

Organogenesis: development process for an organ.

Organ: differentiated tissue with a specific function.
Luxatio-

Luxation
Luxatio: dislocate

Luxation: dislocation
Inject-

Injection
Inject- to throw into

Injection: forcing a liquid into the body.
Hormaein-

Hormone
Hormaein: to set in motion

Hormone: a chemical message sent from one organ to another by the bloodstream.
Hexis-

cachexia
hexis: habit

cachexia: general ill health or malnutrition. literally means "bad habit"
-gram

electrocardiogram
-gram: write, record.

electrocardiogram: recording voltages of a beating heart.
-genesis, -genic

Homogenesis

pathogenesis
-genesis, -genic: production

homogenesis: reproduction which results in offspring that resemble the parents.

pathogenesis: act of producing sickness.
Gelatina-

Gelatin

Gelatinous
Gelatina: to congeal

Gelatin: a water soluble, glutinous protein produced from boiling skin, bone, hooves, and other connective tissues in animals.

Gelatinous: like jelly, viscous.
-fuge, -fugal

centrifuge

vermifuge
-fuge, -fugal: flee, avoid.

centrifuge: spinning instrument to separate components of a liquid by specific gravities.

vermifuge: dewormer
Fractura-

Fracture
Fractura: break

Fracture: breaking, usually a bone.
-facient

abortifacient
-facient: to cause

abortifacient: causing abortions.
ergo-

ergonomics
ergo: work

ergonomics: study of efficient use of human efforts.
-ectomy

Thyroidectomy

hysterectomy
-ectomy: surgical removal

thyroidectomy: removal of the thyroid

hysterectomy: removal of the uterus.
dynamo-

dynamogenesis
dynamo: power

dynamogenesis: development of energy in muscles or nerves.
Dissectio

Dissection
Dissectio: to cut up

Dissection: act of cutting apart.
Dilato-

Dilation
Dilato: enlarge

Dilation: to expand wider, open wider.
-desis

athrodesis
-desis: surgical fixation/fusion

athrodesis: surgical fusion of the joint.
desicco-

dessicant
desicco: to dry

dessicant: causing to dry up.
dehiscere-

dehiscence
dehiscere: to gape

dehiscence: a splitting open.
Decussare-

decussate
decussare: to cross in form of X

decussate: to cross from 1 side to the other.
Dia-

Diathermy

diabetes
dia- passing through

diathermy: generating local body heat by passing electromagnetic, electric, or ultrasonic waves through the area.

diabetes: passing through in the urine (sugar &/or water).
-clysis

hypodermoclysis
-clysis: irrigation

hypodermoclysis: injection of fluids underneath the skin.
-clasis; -clast

osteoclasis

osteoclast
clasis: smash, break.

osteoclasis: surgical breaking of a bone.

osteoclast: cell that functions in the breakdown and resorption of bone tissue
-cept; -cipient:

incipient

receptor
-cept; -cipient: to take

incipient: beginning to exist or appear.

receptor: cell or nerve ending that responds to sensation.
-centesis

Abdominocentesis

thoracocentesis
-centesis: surgical puncture of

abdominocentesis: placing a needle into the abdomen to collect a fluid sample.

thoracocentesis: placing a needle into chest to collect a fluid sample.
catharo-

cathartic
catharo- cleansing

cathartic: causing emptying of the bowels.
Brychein-

Bruxism
Brychein- gnashing teeth.

Bruxism: involuntary grinding of teeth.
-bole

anabolism

catabolism
-bole: to build

anabolism: building phase of metabolism

catabolism: breaking down to release energy.
Ballein-

ballistics
ballein: to throw

ballistics: study of projectiles.
Amputare-

amputation
amputare: pruning

amputation: removal of a limb or appendage.
-agogue

cholagogue
-agogue: leading

cholagogue: stimulating the flow of bile.
Acu-

Acupuncture
Acu- needle

Acupuncture: insertion of needles.
Abscessus-

abscess
abscessus- drawing off

abscess: localized collection of pus
Abrad-

Abrade
Abrad: to scrape off

Abrade: to rub away an outer layer.
Ablat-

Ablate
Ablat: to remove

Ablate: to separate or detach
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