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Ch 4 - Medical Terminology

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Prefix of Color - Leuk/o-:   show
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show Red  
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show Yellow  
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Prefix of Color - Melan/o-:   show
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Prefix of Color - Chlor/o-:   show
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show Blue  
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Prefix of Color - Purpur/a-:   show
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Prefix denoting number - Latin meaning one   show
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show Mono-:  
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Prefix denoting number - Latin meaning two   show
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Prefix denoting number - Greek meaning two   show
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Prefix denoting number - Double   show
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Prefix denoting number - Three   show
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Prefix denoting number - Four   show
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show Hemi-:  
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show Semi-:  
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Prefix denoting number - Latin meaning many or much   show
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show Poly-:  
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show Nulli-:  
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Prefix denoting degree - Below, under, decreased   show
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Prefix denoting degree - Above, excessive, increased   show
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show Olig/o-:  
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Prefix denoting size - Small   show
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show Macro-:  
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show Mega(lo)-:  
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Prefix denoting relativism - Normal   show
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show Eu-:  
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Prefix denoting relativism - False   show
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show Iso-:  
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show Aniso-:  
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show Homo-:  
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show Homo-:  
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Prefix denoting relativism - Similar   show
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show Hetero-:  
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Prefix denoting relativism - Irregular, variable   show
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show Ortho-:  
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show Ante-: or Pre-:  
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show Pro-:  
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show Post-:  
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Common prefix denoting relative direction - Away from   show
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show Ad-:  
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show Dia-:  
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show Per-:  
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show Trans-:  
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show Ambi-:  
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Common prefix denoting relative direction - Both sides   show
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Common prefix denoting relative direction - Right side   show
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show Sinistr/o-:  
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show Epi-:  
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show Retro-:  
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show Inter-:  
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Common prefix denoting relative direction - Together   show
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show Infra-: or Sub-:  
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show Mid-:  
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show Meso-:  
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Common prefix denoting relative direction - Latin for middle   show
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Common prefix denoting relative direction - Greek for outside   show
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show Endo-:  
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Common prefix denoting relative direction - Within   show
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Common prefix denoting relative direction - Latin for beyond   show
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Common prefix denoting relative direction - Greek for beyond   show
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show Para-:  
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show Super-:  
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Common prefix denoting relative direction - Latin for around   show
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Common prefix denoting relative direction - Greek for around   show
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show A(n)-:  
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show Im(n)-:  
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show Anti-:  
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show Contra-:  
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Common prefix denoting pathology - French for bad or ill   show
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show Dys-:  
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show Brady-:  
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Common prefix denoting pathology - Fast   show
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show Neo-:  
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show Py/o-:  
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Common prefix denoting pathology - Fire   show
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show Scler/o-:  
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show Presby/o-:  
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show Apo-:  
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Common miscellaneous prefix - Self   show
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show Astr/o-:  
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Common miscellaneous prefix - Water   show
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Common miscellaneous prefix - Cavity   show
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show Idio-:  
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Adjectival suffixes - Pertaining to   show
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show -form:, -oid:  
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show -age:  
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Noun suffixes - Conditon of   show
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Noun suffixes - Abnormal condition of   show
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Noun suffixes - Study of   show
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show -(iatr)ist:, (ic)ian:  
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Noun suffixes - Medical specialty   show
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Diminutive suffixes - Small, minute   show
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Condition and pathology suffixes - Greek for pain   show
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show -cele  
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show -emesis:  
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show -emia:  
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Condition and pathology suffixes - Weakness   show
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Condition and pathology suffixes - Hearing   show
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Condition and pathology suffixes - Pregnancy   show
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show -itis:  
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Condition and pathology suffixes - Destruction   show
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Condition and pathology suffixes - Softening   show
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Condition and pathology suffixes - Madness   show
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Condition and pathology suffixes - Tumor   show
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show -pathy:  
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show -penia:  
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Condition and pathology suffixes - Fear   show
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show -plegia:  
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Condition and pathology suffixes - Prolapse, drooping   show
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Condition and pathology suffixes - To burst forth, hemmorage   show
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show -rrhexis:  
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Condition and pathology suffixes - Discharge or flow   show
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Verb (procedural) suffixes - Surgical puncture   show
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show -cide:  
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show -clysis:  
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show -crit:  
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show -desis:  
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Verb (procedural) suffixes - Dilation, distention   show
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Verb (procedural) suffixes - Excision   show
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show -gram:  
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Verb (procedural) suffixes - To record (recording)   show
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Verb (procedural) suffixes - To measure   show
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Verb (procedural) suffixes - Fixation   show
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show -plasty:  
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Verb (procedural) suffixes - Suture   show
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show -stasis:  
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show -stomy:  
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Verb (procedural) suffixes - Incision   show
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Verb (procedural) suffixes - Crushing   show
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Verb (procedural) suffixes - To know   show
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show -ase:  
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Miscellaneous suffixes - Immature cell   show
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show -cyte:  
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show -genesis:  
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Miscellaneous suffixes - Formation, plasma   show
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Miscellaneous suffixes - Formation   show
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show -glia  
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Miscellaneous suffixes - Protein   show
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Miscellaneous suffixes - Motion   show
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show -meter:  
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Miscellaneous suffixes - Eye, vision   show
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Miscellaneous suffixes - Appetite   show
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show -pepsia:  
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Miscellaneous suffixes - To eat, swallow   show
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show -phasia:  
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show -pnea:  
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Miscellaneous suffixes - To spit, throw-up   show
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Miscellaneous suffixes - Viewing instrument   show
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Miscellaneous suffixes - Cutting instrument   show
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show -tone:  
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show -trophy:  
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show -uria:  
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Name the Plural form (suffixes) of - a   show
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show aces (thoraces)  
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Name the Plural form (suffixes) of - en   show
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show ices (indices)  
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Name the Plural form (suffixes) of - ix   show
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show es (diagnoses)  
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show a (femora)  
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show ides (irides)  
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show nges (phalanges)  
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Plural form (suffixes) of - on   show
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show a (ova)  
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show oa (spermatozoa)  
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show i (fungi)  
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show ies (arteries)  
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show Dors/o: and Poster/o:  
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Roots/Combining Forms - Anatomical Orientation - Latin for Front   show
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Roots/Combining Forms - Anatomical Orientation - Side   show
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Roots/Combining Forms - Anatomical Orientation - Distance, further from   show
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show Proxim/o:  
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show Viscer/o:  
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show Caud/o:  
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show Cephal/o:  
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show Cervic/o:  
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show Thorac/o:  
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show Abdomin/o:  
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Roots/Combining Forms - Anatomical Orientation - Lower back, lumbar   show
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show Acr/o:  
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show Brachi/o:  
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Roots/Combining Forms - Anatomical Orientation - Hand   show
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show Ped/o:  
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Roots/Combining Forms - Anatomical Orientation - Finger   show
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show Pub/o:  
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show Cost/o:  
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Roots/Combining Forms - Anatomical Orientation - Axilla   show
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show Inguin/o:  
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show Cyt/o:  
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show Kary/o:  
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show Hist/o:  
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Roots/Combining Forms - Cells and Tissues - Fiber   show
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show Aden/o:  
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show Muc/o:  
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Roots/Combining Forms - Cells and Tissues - Ingest, eat   show
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Roots/Combining Forms - Cells and Tissues - Greek for Fat, lipid   show
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show Adip/o:  
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Roots/Combining Forms - Integumentary (Skin)- Latin for Skin   show
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show Dermat/o:  
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Roots/Combining Forms - Integumentary (Skin)- Sweat   show
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Roots/Combining Forms - Integumentary (Skin)- Scaly, dry   show
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show Kerat/o:  
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show Onych/o:  
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Roots/Combining Forms - Integumentary (Skin)- Latin for nail   show
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show Seb/o:  
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Roots/Combining Forms - Integumentary (Skin)- Greek for hair   show
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show Pil/o:  
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show Oste/o:  
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Roots/Combining Forms - Musculoskeletal - Bone Marrow   show
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Roots/Combining Forms - Musculoskeletal - Cartilage   show
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Roots/Combining Forms - Musculoskeletal - Joint   show
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show Synov/i:  
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Roots/Combining Forms - Musculoskeletal - Bursa   show
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show Crani/o:  
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show Vertebr/o:  
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Roots/Combining Forms - Musculoskeletal - Greek for vertebra   show
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Roots/Combining Forms - Musculoskeletal - Spine   show
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Roots/Combining Forms - Musculoskeletal - Rib   show
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show Sacr/o:  
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show Coccyg/o:  
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Roots/Combining Forms - Musculoskeletal - Pelvis   show
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Roots/Combining Forms - Musculoskeletal - Illium   show
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show Stern/o:  
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Roots/Combining Forms - Musculoskeletal - Humerus   show
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show Carp/o:  
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show Ischi/o:  
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Roots/Combining Forms - Musculoskeletal - Tendon   show
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show My/o:  
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Roots/Combining Forms - Musculoskeletal - Smooth muscle   show
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Roots/Combining Forms - Musculoskeletal - Striated muscle   show
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Roots/Combining Forms - Circulatory - Heart   show
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show Aort/o:  
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show Ventricul/o:  
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Roots/Combining Forms - Circulatory - Atria   show
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show Angi/o:  
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show Vas/o:  
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Roots/Combining Forms - Circulatory - Artery   show
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show Phleb/o:  
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show Ven/o:  
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Roots/Combining Forms - Circulatory - Pulse   show
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Roots/Combining Forms - Circulatory - Twisted, swollen vein   show
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Roots/Combining Forms - Circulatory - Lymph   show
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Roots/Combining Forms - Circulatory - Lymph node   show
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show Lymphangi/o:  
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show Hem(at)/o:  
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show Thromb/o:  
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show Rhin/o:  
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Roots/Combining Forms - Respiratory - Latin for nose   show
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Roots/Combining Forms - Respiratory - Pharynx   show
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Roots/Combining Forms - Respiratory - Larynx   show
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Roots/Combining Forms - Respiratory - Trachea   show
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show Epiglott/o:  
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Roots/Combining Forms - Respiratory - Bronchus   show
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Roots/Combining Forms - Respiratory - Greek for Lung, air, breath   show
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Roots/Combining Forms - Respiratory - Latin for lung   show
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Roots/Combining Forms - Respiratory - Alveolus   show
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show Pleur/o:  
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Roots/Combining Forms - Respiratory - Diaphragm (mind)   show
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show Steth/o:  
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show Spir/o:  
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Roots/Combining Forms - Respiratory - Oxygen   show
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show Ren/o:  
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Roots/Combining Forms - Urinary - Greek for Kidney   show
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show Pyel/o:  
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Roots/Combining Forms - Urinary - Urine, urinary   show
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Roots/Combining Forms - Urinary - Ureter   show
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Roots/Combining Forms - Urinary - Urethra   show
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show Cyst/o:  
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show Vesic/o:  
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Roots/Combining Forms - Urinary - Glomerulus   show
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Roots/Combining Forms - Reproductive - Glans Penis   show
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Roots/Combining Forms - Reproductive - Greek for Testes   show
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show Test/o:  
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show Andr/o:  
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Roots/Combining Forms - Reproductive - Scrotum   show
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show Epididym/o:  
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Roots/Combining Forms - Reproductive - Prostate   show
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Roots/Combining Forms - Reproductive - Vas deferens (vessel)   show
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show Vesicul/o:  
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show Spermat/o:  
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show Gyn/o:  
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Roots/Combining Forms - Reproductive - Month, menstruation   show
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show Oo:  
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Roots/Combining Forms - Reproductive - Latin for Ovum   show
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Roots/Combining Forms - Reproductive - Greek for Ovary   show
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show Ovari/o:  
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show Salping/o:  
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show Uter/o:  
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Roots/Combining Forms - Reproductive - Greek for Uterus   show
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Roots/Combining Forms - Reproductive - Latin for Vagina   show
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Roots/Combining Forms - Reproductive - Greek for Vagina   show
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Roots/Combining Forms - Reproductive - Latin for Vulva   show
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show Episi/o:  
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Roots/Combining Forms - Reproductive - Clitoris   show
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Roots/Combining Forms - Reproductive - Latin for Breast   show
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Roots/Combining Forms - Reproductive - Greek for Breast   show
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show Labi/o:  
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show Nat/o:  
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Roots/Combining Forms - Reproductive - Labor   show
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show Lact/o: or Galact/o:  
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Roots/Combining Forms - Reproductive - Amnion, sac   show
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Roots/Combining Forms - Gastrointestinal - Latin for Mouth   show
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show Stomat/o:  
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Roots/Combining Forms - Gastrointestinal - Greek for Tongue   show
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show Lingu/o:  
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Roots/Combining Forms - Gastrointestinal - Cheek   show
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Roots/Combining Forms - Gastrointestinal - Lip   show
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Roots/Combining Forms - Gastrointestinal - Tooth   show
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Roots/Combining Forms - Gastrointestinal - Saliva   show
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Roots/Combining Forms - Gastrointestinal - Salivary gland   show
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show Gastr/o:  
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Roots/Combining Forms - Gastrointestinal - Esophagus   show
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Roots/Combining Forms - Gastrointestinal - Pyloris   show
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show Enter/o:  
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Roots/Combining Forms - Gastrointestinal - Duodenum   show
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show Jejun/o:  
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Roots/Combining Forms - Gastrointestinal - Illeum   show
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show Cec/o:  
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Roots/Combining Forms - Gastrointestinal - Colon   show
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show Sigmoid/o:  
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Roots/Combining Forms - Gastrointestinal - Latin for Rectum   show
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Roots/Combining Forms - Gastrointestinal - Greek for Rectum   show
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show An/o:  
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Roots/Combining Forms - Gastrointestinal - Liver   show
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Roots/Combining Forms - Gastrointestinal - Bile   show
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Roots/Combining Forms - Gastrointestinal - Bile, gall   show
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show Cholecyst/o:  
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Roots/Combining Forms - Gastrointestinal - Bile duct   show
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Roots/Combining Forms - Gastrointestinal - Pancrease   show
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Roots/Combining Forms - Gastrointestinal - Spleen   show
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show Neur/o:  
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Roots/Combining Forms - Nervous - Meninges   show
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Roots/Combining Forms - Nervous - Spinal nerve root   show
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show Encephal/o:  
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show Cerebr/o:  
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Roots/Combining Forms - Nervous - Cerebellum   show
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Roots/Combining Forms - Nervous - Thalamus   show
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show Medull/o:  
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Roots/Combining Forms - Nervous - Spinal cord (bone marrow)   show
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show Phren/o:  
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show Audi/o:  
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Roots/Combining Forms - Sensory - Ear   show
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show Tympan/o:  
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Roots/Combining Forms - Sensory - Greek for Tympanum   show
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show Staped(i)/o:  
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Roots/Combining Forms - Sensory - Labryinth, inner ear   show
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show Vestibu/o:  
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show Cochle/o:  
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Roots/Combining Forms - Sensory - Greek for eyelid   show
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show Papebr/o:  
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show Lacrim/o:  
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show Dacry/o:  
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Roots/Combining Forms - Sensory - Eye, vision   show
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Roots/Combining Forms - Sensory - Latin for eye   show
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show Ophthalm/o:  
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show Scler/o:  
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Roots/Combining Forms - Sensory - Latin for Cornea   show
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show Kerat/o:  
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show Phak/o:  
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show Irid/o:  
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Roots/Combining Forms - Sensory - Latin for Pupil   show
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Greek for Pupil   show
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show Retin/o:  
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Roots/Combining Forms - Sensory - Dull, dim   show
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show Cycl/o:  
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show Carcin/o:  
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show Onc/o:  
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show Path/o:  
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Roots/Combining Forms - Pathology - Stone   show
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show Py/o:  
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show Pyr/o:  
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show Scler/o:  
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Roots/Combining Forms - Pathology - Hard   show
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show Tox(ic)/o: or Sept/o:  
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Roots/Combining Forms - Pathology - Flesh (cancer of connective tissue)   show
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Roots/Combining Forms - Pathology - Jaundice (yellow)   show
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Roots/Combining Forms - Pathology - Choke   show
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show Myc/o:  
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show Bacill/o:  
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Roots/Combining Forms - Pathology - Dry   show
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show Strept/o:  
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Roots/Combining Forms - Pathology - Grapelike cluster (bacteria)   show
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show Bacteri/o:  
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show Vir/o:  
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show Cocc(i)/o:  
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Roots/Combining Forms - Pathology - Immune   show
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show Lys/o:  
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show Crypt/o:  
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Provider who diagnose and treat health problems by means of physical, medicinal, and surgical methods are called__________.   show
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Like M.D.s, these physicians use physical, medicinal, and surgical methods, but rely more on physical manipulation of the body and enfironment to achieve healing.   show
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These doctors rely primarily on the physical manipulation of the spinal column and realted structures to restore health.   show
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These physicians measure visual acuity and prescribe corrective lenses as well as selected medications and surgical interventions to treat their patients.   show
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show Doctors of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M) Podiatrists  
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These physicians diagnose and treat diseases of the teeth and gums.   show
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A practitioner who, holding either a master's or doctorate degree, is licensed to diagnose and treat behavior and personality disorders through counceling is called ______?   show
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This physician is concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of immune disorders as well as diseases associated with the allergic response.   show
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This physician adminsters agents to manage pain as well as adminsters anethetics during surgery.   show
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show Aerospace medicine specialist  
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show Endocrinologists (Endocrinology)  
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These physicans diagnose and treat diseases and disorders associated with the digestive system, primarily the stomach and intestines.   show
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These physicans diagnose and treat diseases and disorders associated with the aging process.   show
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show Hematologists (Hematology)  
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These physicans diagnose and treat diseases and disorders associated with conception and pregnancy.   show
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show Nephrologist (Nephrology)  
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These physicans diagnose and treat diseases and disorders associated with the nervous system.   show
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These physicians employ radioactive substances to diagnose and treat various diseases and disorders.   show
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These physicans care for women during and shortly after pregnancy, as well as diagnose and treat associated disorders.   show
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These physicans diagnose and treat diseases and disorders associated with job-related illnesses and injuries.   show
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show Oncologists (Oncology)  
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show Otorhinolaryngologists (Otorhinolaryngology) ENT Specialists  
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show Ophthalmologist (Ophthalmology)  
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These physicans study disease processes as well as perform autopsies and provide diagnostic services by examining cells and tissues.   show
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