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Medical Terminology
Basic Word Structures (Ch1)
Term | Definition |
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cerebral | pertaining to the cerebrum, or the largest part of the brain |
biopsy | process of viewing life (removal of living tissue and viewing it under a microscope) |
adenitis | inflammation of a gland |
cephalic | pertaining to the head |
carcinoma | tumor that is cancerous |
cystoscopy | process of visually examining the urinary bladder |
electrocardiogram | record of the electricity in the heart |
cardiology | process of study of the heart |
electroencephalogram | record of the electricity in the brain |
dermatitis | inflammation of the skin |
arthroscopy | process of visual examination of a joint |
cytology | process of study of cells |
leukocyte | white blood cell |
gastritis | inflammation of the stomach |
iatrogenic | pertaining to being produced by treatment |
nephrology | study of kidneys |
erythrocyte | red blood cell |
hematoma | mass of blood |
neuralgia | pain of nerves |
ophthalmoscopy | process of visual examination of the eye |
enteritis | inflammation of the small intestine |