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121 Cards in this Set
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enteritis |
inflamation of the small intestines |
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cyt/o |
cell |
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brady |
slow |
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intra |
within, inside |
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arthr/o |
joint |
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scopy |
visual examination |
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anti |
contra= against |
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cystoscope |
instrument for the bladder |
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psych/o |
mind |
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ante |
before |
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itis |
inflamation |
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ped/o |
child |
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osteo |
bone |
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rhin/o |
nose |
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lingu |
tongue |
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cardi/o |
heart |
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tachy |
fast, rapid |
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oste/o |
bone |
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carcin/o |
cancer |
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peri |
within, surrounding |
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La, Ai, Ic |
pertaining to |
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ectomy |
surigcal removal |
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ren/o or nephr/o |
kidney |
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laryng/o |
voice box |
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cephal/o |
head |
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ophthalm/o |
eye |
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gastr/o |
stomach |
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neur/o |
nerve |
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pathology |
study of diseases |
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cyst/o |
urinary tract |
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dys |
difficult |
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megaly |
enlargement |
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erythr/o |
red |
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leuk/o |
white |
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bi/o |
life |
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scope |
instrument |
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pneu |
lung |
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logy |
study of |
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neuralgia |
nerve pain |
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neur |
nerve |
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leukemia |
cancer of the white blood cells |
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hyper/o |
more or excessive |
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inter |
between, among |
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erythrocyte |
red blood cells |
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algia |
pain |
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adenoma |
tumor of the gland |
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Ad |
towards |
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carinoma |
cancerous tumor |
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stomy |
create an artificial opening |
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pathy |
disease |
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electrencephalogram |
record electrical activity of the brain |
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cerebral |
brain |
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singular rules/ ends in (NX singular) |
drop NX add (Nges plural) |
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singular plural rules/ (Um singular) |
drop Um add ( an A plural) |
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tomy |
surigal incision |
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hydr/o |
water |
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cellulitis |
inflammation of subcutaneous connective tissue. |
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cyanosis |
a bluish discoloration of the skin resulting from poor circulation or inadequate oxygenation of the blood. |
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dermatitis |
inflammation of the skin |
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epidermis |
The upper or outer layer of the two main layers of cells that make up the skin. ... The other main layer of the skin is the dermis, the inner layer of skin, that contains blood and lymph vessels, hair follicles, and glands. |
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folliculitis |
inflammation of one or more follicles especially of the hair |
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hemoglobin |
The oxygen-carrying pigment and predominant protein in the red blood cells. ... Each hemoglobin molecule is made up of four heme groups surrounding a globin group. Heme contains iron and gives a red color to the molecule. Globin consists of two linked pairs of polypeptide chains. |
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hypodermis |
A subcutaneous layer of loose connective tissue containing a varying number of fat cells. |
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keratinocyte |
a cell of the epidermis that produces keratin, is formed in the basal epidermal layer above the dermis, divides to produce more keratinocytes, and ultimately migrates into the outer protective layers of the skin and undergoes final differentiation into a corneocyte |
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lunula |
: a crescent-shaped body part: asa: the whitish mark at the base of a fingernail— called also half-moonb: the crescentic unattached border of a semilunar valve |
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melanocyte |
an epidermal cell that produces melanin |
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pediculosis |
infestation with lice |
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sebaceous |
Oil glands |
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subcutaneous |
: being, living, occurring, or administered under the skin |
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sudoriferous |
producing or conveying sweat |
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arthritis |
inflammation of joints due to infectious, metabolic, or constitutional causes |
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bursitis |
inflammation of a bursa (as of the shoulder or elbow) |
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scoliosis |
a lateral curvature of the spine |
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costal |
rib |
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coxal |
the articulation between the femur and the hip bone |
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metacarpophalangeal |
of, relating to, or involving both the metacarpus and the phalanges a metacarpophalangeal joint |
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metatarsaophalangeal |
of, relating to, or involving both the metatarsus and the phalanges |
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osteoblast |
a bone-forming cell |
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osteoclast |
any of the large multinucleate cells closely associated with areas of bone resorption |
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osteocyte |
a cell that is characteristic of adult bone and is isolated in a lacuna of the bone substance |
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osteoporosis |
a condition that affects especially older women and is characterized by decrease in bone mass with decreased density and enlargement of bone spaces producing porosity and fragility |
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osteosarcoma |
a sarcoma derived from bone or containing bone tissue— called also osteogenic sarcoma (type of bone cancer) |
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hematpoiesis |
the formation of blood or of blood cells in the living body |
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interphalangeal |
occurring or existing between phalanges of the hand or foot//interphalangeal joints//interphalangeal swelling |
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intramembraneous |
relating to, formed by, or being ossification of a membrane//intramembranous bone development |
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synovial |
of, relating to, or secreting synovial fluid//synovial effusionalso : lined with synovial membrane//a synovial bursa//synovial tendon sheaths |
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periosteum |
the membrane of connective tissue that closely invests all bones except at the articular surfaces |
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temporal |
a bodily part (such as a bone or muscle) that is near the temples or the sides of the skull behind the orbits : a temporal part |
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abduction |
moving a body part away from the midline of the body |
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adduction |
moving a body part towards the midline of the body. |
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circumduction |
moving a body part in a circle-EX. moving yoyr arm in a circular motion. |
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dorsiflexion |
pointing the toes up. |
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eversion |
turning the sole of the foot laterally. |
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flexion |
bending a body part or decreasing the angle of the joint. |
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extension |
straightening a body part or increasing the angle of a joint. |
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hyperextension |
extending the body part past the normal anatomical position. |
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plantar flexion |
pointing the toes down. |
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rotation |
twisting a body part- EX. turning your head from side to side. |
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pronation |
turning the palm of the hand down or lying face down. |
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supination |
turning the palm of the hand up or lying face up. |
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inversion |
turning the sole of the foot medially. |
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retraction |
moving a body part posteriorly |
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protraction |
moving a body part anteriorly |
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fibromyalgia |
a chronic disorder characterized by widespread pain, tenderness, and stiffness of muscles and associated connective tissue structures that is typically accompanied by fatigue, headache, and sleep disturbances |
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tendonitis |
inflammation of a tendon typically associated with acute injury and usually accompanied by pain and swelling |
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myocytes |
a muscle cell |
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triceps |
a muscle that arises from three headsespecially : the large extensor muscle along the back of the upper arm |
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rhabdomyolysis |
the destruction or degeneration of muscle tissue (as from traumatic injury, excessive exertion, or stroke) accompanied by the release of breakdown products into the bloodstream and sometimes leading to acute renal failure |
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atherosclerosis |
deposits in and fibrosis of the inner layer of the arteries |
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atrioventricular |
of, relating to, or located between an atrium and ventricle of the heart |
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baroreceptor |
a sensory nerve ending especially in the walls of large arteries (such as the carotid sinus) that is sensitive to changes in blood pressure |
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echocardiogram |
a visual record made by echocardiographyalso : the procedure for producing such a record |
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electrocardiogram |
a century-old technology that is commonly used to evaluate heart function by recording electrical pulses that cause the heart to beat. (EKG) |
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intercostal |
situated or extending between the ribs |
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myocardium |
the middle muscular layer of the heart wall |
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pericarditis |
inflammation of the pericardium (group of membranes that surrond the heart) |
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pericardium |
the conical sac of serous membrane that encloses the heart and the roots of the great blood vessels of vertebrates |
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stenosis |
a narrowing or constriction of the diameter of a bodily passage or orifice |
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thrombophlebitis |
is a condition in which a blood clot blocks or partially blocks blood flow in a vein, causing inflammation, swelling and pain. |
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vasoconstriction |
narrowing of the lumen of blood vessels especially as a result of vasomotor action |
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ventricular |
of, relating to, pertaining to,a cavity of a bodily part or organ: such as. a : a chamber of the heart which receives blood from a corresponding atrium and from which blood is forced into the arteries |