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Medical Prefixes 6
The 6th set of terms
Term | Definition |
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What is physio-? | Nature Ex. physiology |
What is bucc(o)-? | Cheek Ex. buccobial |
What is palpebr-? | eyelid Ex. palpebra |
What is plasia-? | development or growth Ex. Achondroplasia |
What is rug-? | Wrinkle, Fold, Crease Ex. Rugpexy |
What is aur-? | Ear Ex. Aural |
What is acoust(l)-? | Hearing, Sound Ex. Acousition |
What is colp(o)-? | Hollow, Vagina Ex. polcospoly |
What is phon-? | Voice, Sound Ex. phonograph |
What is leio-? | Smooth Ex. leiomyoma |
What is cor-? | Heart Ex. commotio cordis |
What is ren-? | Kidney Ex. renal |
What is orchi-? | Testis Ex. Orchiectomy |
What is glyco-? | Sweet, Sugar Ex. Glycolysis |
What is encephal-? | Brain Ex. Encephalogram |
What is thalm-? | Inner Chamber Ex. Thalamotomy |
What is plexus-? | Braid, Interweaving or Network Ex. cervical plexus |
What is cilia-? | Eyelash Ex. Ciliary |
What is dendr-? | Tree, Branching (as in nervous system) Ex. dendriceptor |
What is phleb-? | Vein Ex. Phlebotomy |
What is pilo-? | Hair Ex. Pilocystic |
What is histo-? | Tissue Ex. Histology |
What is stoma-? | Mouth or opening Ex. Stomatitis |
What is tympan-? | Eardrum or its Enclosure Ex. Tympanocentisis |
What is umbilic-? | Navel Ex.Umbilical |