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chapter 3

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arc/o   extremities,top,extreme point   acromegaly- endpcrine disorder  
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acu/o   sharp, severe, sudden   vacuole-a space or vesicle within the cytoplasm of a cell, enclosed by a membrane and typically containing fluid.  
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aden/o   gland   adenomyosis-A condition in which endometrial tissue exists within and grows into the uterine wall.  
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adip/o   fat   adiponectin-s a protein which in humans is encoded by the ADIPOQ gene  
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amni/o   amnion   amniocentesis-is a medical procedure used in prenatal diagnosis of chromosomal abnormalities and fetal infections  
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angi/o   vessel   angiography-examination by X-ray of blood or lymph vessels, carried out after introduction of a radiopaque substance  
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arteri/o   artery   arteriogram-s an X-ray of the blood vessels called arteries.  
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arthr/o   joint   arthrogryposis-escribes congenital joint contractures in two or more areas of the body  
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axill/o   armpit   axillobifemoral bypass-is a method of surgical revascularization used in the setting of symptomatic aortoiliac occlusive disease for patients who have no endovascular option or who cannot undergo an aortofemoral reconstruction.  
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bi/o   life   biotin-a vitamin of the B complex, found in egg yolk, liver, and yeast. It is involved in the synthesis of fatty acids and glucose.  
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blephar/o   eyelid   blepharoplasty-surgical repair or reconstruction of an eyelid.  
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hydr/o   water,fluid   hydrophobic-tending to repel or fail to mix with water.  
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inguin/o   groin   inguinodynia-is pain or discomfort lasting greater than 3 months after surgery of inguinal hernia.  
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ischi/o   to hold back   ischiorectal abscess-an abscess in the space between the sheet of muscle that assists in control of the rectum and the pelvic bone.  
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lapar/o   abdomen,abdominal wall   laparoscopic-is a modern surgical technique in which operations are performed far from their location through small incisions (usually 0.5–1.5 cm) elsewhere in the body.  
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laryng/o   larynx   laryngospasm-is a brief spasm of the vocal cords that temporarily makes it difficult to speak or breathe  
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leuk/o   white   leukoplakia-Thickened, white patches inside the mouth.  
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lymph/o   lymph   lymphoma-A cancer of the lymphatic system.  
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mamm/o   breast   mammogram-an image obtained by mammography.  
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mast/o   breast   mastoiditis-An infection that affects the mastoid bone, located behind the ear.  
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morph/o   shape, form   morphological-is a branch of biology dealing with the study of the form and structure of organisms and their specific structural features.  
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muc/o   mucus   mucocele-is a benign, mucus-containing cystic lesion of the minor salivary gland.  
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my/o   muscle   myopia-s the most common refractive error of the eye  
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meyl/o   spinal cord bone marrow   myelomeningocele-is a birth defect in which the backbone and spinal canal do not close before birth  
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necr/o   death   necrology-an obituary notice  
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nephr/o   kidney   nephrology-the branch of medicine that deals with the physiology and diseases of the kidneys  
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nuer/o   nerve   neuropathy-problem with nerves  
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neutr/o   neutrophill   Neutrogena-brand of skin care, hair care and cosmetics,  
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neucle/o   nucleus   nucleotide-Nucleotides are organic molecules that serve as the monomers, or subunits  
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opthalm/o   eye   ophthalmology-the branch of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of disorders and diseases of the eye  
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-algia   pain   arthralgia-pain in a joint  
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-cele   -hernia   rectocele-A condition in which the tissue wall between the rectum and vagina weakens  
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-centesis   surgical puncture to remove fluid   Thoracentesis -is a procedure to remove fluid from the space between the lungs and the chest wall called the pleural space  
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-coccus , -cocci   -berry-shaped bacteria   streptococcus-Streptococcus is a genus of coccus Gram-positive bacteria belonging to the phylum Firmicutes and the order Lactobacillale  
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-cyte   cell   thrombocyte-A platelet. Crucial to normal blood clotting  
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-dynia   -pain   pleurodynia-s defined as the sudden occurrence of lancinating chest pain or abdominal pain attacks, commonly associated with fever, malaise, and headaches.  
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-ectomy   -excision   laryngectomy-is the removal of the larynx and separation of the airway from the mouth, nose and esophagus  
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-emia   -blood condition   ischemia-an inadequate blood supply to an organ or part of the body, especially the heart muscles.  
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-genesis   -condition of producing   carcinogenesis-the initiation of cancer formation.  
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-gram   -record   mammogram-is an x-ray picture of the breast  
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-graph   -instrument for recording   electroencephalograph-the measurement of electrical activity in different parts of the brain and the recording of such activity as a visual trace (on paper or on an oscilloscope screen)  
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-graphy   -process of recording   electroencephalography-the measurement of electrical activity in different parts of the brain and the recording of such activity as a visual trace (on paper or on an oscilloscope screen)  
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-itis   -inflammation   bronchitits-Inflammation of the lining of bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from the lungs  
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-logy   -study of   pathology-the science of the causes and effects of diseases,  
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-lysis   -breakdown   hemolysis-the rupture or destruction of red blood cells.  
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-malacia   -softening   osteomalacia- softening of the bones, typically through a deficiency of vitamin D or calcium.  
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-megaly   enlargement   acromegaly-A disorder in adults in which the pituitary gland produces too much growth hormone  
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-opsy   to view   biopsy-an examination of tissue removed from a living body to discover the presence, cause, or extent of a disease.  
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-osis   condition, usuallyabnormal   necrosis-the death of most or all of the cells in an organ or tissue due to disease, injury, or failure of the blood supply.  
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-pathy   disease, condition   cardiomyopathy-An acquired or hereditary disease of the heart muscle.  
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-penia   deficiency   erythropenia-Deficiency in the number of red blood cells  
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-phobia   fear   acrophobia-extreme or irrational fear of heights.  
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-plasty   surgical repair   angioplasty-surgical repair or unblocking of a blood vessel, especially a coronary artery.  
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-ptosis   drooping, falling, prolapse   blepharoptosis-also referred to as ptosis, is defined as an abnormal low-lying upper eyelid margin with the eye in primary gaze  
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-sclerosis   hardening   arteriosclerosis-The build-up of fats, cholesterol, and other substances in and on the artery walls.  
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-scope   instrument for visual examination   laparoscope-a usually rigid endoscope that is inserted through an incision in the abdominal wall and is used to examine visually the interior of the peritoneal cavity—called also peritoneoscope.  
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-scopy   process of visual examination   laparscopy-a surgical procedure in which a fiber-optic instrument is inserted through the abdominal wall to view the organs in the abdomen or to permit a surgical procedure.  
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-stasis   controlling, stopping   metastasis-the development of secondary malignant growths at a distance from a primary site of cancer.  
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-stomy   opening to form mouth   colostomy-a surgical operation in which a piece of the colon is diverted to an artificial opening in the abdominal wall so as to bypass a damaged part of the colon.  
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-therapy   treatment   hydrotherapy-the use of exercises in a pool as part of treatment for conditions such as arthritis or partial paralysis.  
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-tomy   incision, cutting into   phlebotomy-he surgical opening or puncture of a vein in order to withdraw blood or introduce a fluid, or (historically) as part of the procedure of letting blood  
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-trophy   development, nourishment   atrophy-of body tissue or an organ) waste away, typically due to the degeneration of cells, or become vestigial during evolution.  
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-er   one who   radiolographer-responsible for producing high quality medical images that assist medical specialists and doctors to diagnose or monitor a patient's injury or illness  
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-ia   condition   leukemia-A cancer of blood-forming tissues, hindering the body's ability to fight infection.  
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-ist   specialist   nephrologist-s a physician who studies and deals with nephrology. Nephrology is the adult and pediatric study of the kidneys and its diseases  
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-ule   little, small   venule-a very small vein, especially one collecting blood from the capillaries.  
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-um, ium   structure, tissue   pericardium-the membrane enclosing the heart, consisting of an outer fibrous layer and an inner double layer of serous membrane.  
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-us   structure, substance   mucus-a slimy substance, typically not miscible with water, secreted by mucous membranes and glands for lubrication, protection, etc  
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-y   condition, process   nephropathy=is a progressive kidney disease caused by damage to the capillaries in the kidneys' glomeruli.  
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-al   pertaining to   peritoneal-the smooth transparent serous membrane that lines the cavity of the abdomen of a mamma  
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-ar   pertaining to   tonsillar-a prominent oval mass of lymphoid tissue on each side of the throat  
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-ary   pertaining to   pulmonary-of or relating to the lungs.  
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-eal   pertaining to   laryngeal-is located within the anterior aspect of the neck  
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-genic   pertaining to , producing   carcinoenic-having the potential to cause cancer.  
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-ic, -ical   pertaining to   chronic- persisting for a long time or constantly recurring  
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-oid   resembling   adenoids-are a mass of soft tissue behind the nasal cavity  
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-ose   pertaining to   adipose- used for the storage of fat.  
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-ous   pertaining to   mucous membrane-an epithelial tissue that secretes mucus and that lines many body cavities and tubular organs including the gut and respiratory passages  
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-tic   pertaining to   necrotic-death of cells  
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-ac, -iac   pertaining to   cardiac-of or relating to the heart.  
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