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muscle word parts
Term | Definition |
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asthen-, -asthenia | weakness of lack of strength |
bi- | twice, double, two |
-cele | hernia, tumor, swelling |
condyl/o | condyle, knuckle, knob |
dys- | bad, difficult, painful |
fasci/o | fascia, fibrous band |
fibr/o | fibrous tissue, fiber |
-ia | abnormal condition |
-ic | pertaining to |
kines/o, kinesi/o | movement |
my/o | muscle |
-plegia | paralysis, stroke |
-rrhexis | rupture |
tax/o | coordination, order |
ten/o, tend/o, tendin/o | tendon, stretch out, extend, strain |
ton/o | tone, stretching, tension |
tri- | three |
quad- | four |
para- | beside |
hemi- | half |
sacr/o | flesh |
brady- | slow |
-algia | pain |
OT | occupational therapy |
ADL | activities of daily living |
MD | doctor of medicine |
ROM | range of motion |