ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY VOCABULARY



ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY VOCABULARYThere are literally thousands of medical terms. It would be very difficult to memorize the meaning of each and every word. Most of the terms have a Greek or Latin origin.However, it is not necessary to learn each and every word. A more efficient approach is to learn the basic word parts and recognize them in a word.The vocabulary will be broken down in to 3 categories:Prefix - word part attached to the beginning of a word root and modifies its meaning.Root - contains the fundamental meaning of the word.Suffix - word part attached to the end of a word root to modify its meaning.ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY VOCABULARYPREFIXES:1.a-not, without. Atresia: A (without) + tresia (perforation). Not having an opening.2.para-beside, beyond. Paracervical: Para beside) + cervical (cervix). Next to the uterine cervix. “para” sounds like “pair”3.amnio-amnion or membraneous fetal sac. Amniocentesis: Amnio (fetal sac) + centesis (puncture). The removal of a small amount of amniotic fluid for analysis. “amnio” sounds like “I am new”.4.ante-before. Anterior: Ante (before) + rior (foremost). The front portion of a structure. “ante” sounds like “auntie”.5.cyes-pregnancy. Pseudocyesis: Psuedo (false) +cyes (pregnant) + esis (condition). A condition in which a woman believes she is pregnant. “cyes” sounds like “sighs”.6. tendin-fibrous band. Tendinitis: Tendin(tendons) + it is (inflammation). The inflammation of the tendons. “tend” sounds like “ten”.7. alb-white. Albino: An individual with a lack of coloring pigment in the skin eyes, and hair. “alba” sounds like “album”.8. peri-around. Pericardium: Peri (around) + cardium(heart). A fibroserous sac that surrounds the heart and the roots of the great vessels. “peri” sounds like “Perry”.9. nulli-none. Nullipara: Nulli (none) + para (childbirth). A woman who has not yet delivered an infant. “nulli” sounds like “no light”.10. alve- channel, cavity. Alveolitis: Alve (cavity) + ol (small) + itis (inflammation). An allergic inflammation of the alveoli.11.lacrim-tears. Lacrimal gland: Lacrim (tears) + -al (related to), The lacrimal gland secretes tears. “lacrim” sounds like “lake rim”12.lei-smooth. Leiodermia: Leio (smooth) + derm (skin) + ia (condition). Smooth skin. “leio” sounds like “lying”.13.nephr-kidney. Nephritis: Nephr (kidney) + -itis (inflammation). An inflammation of the kidney. “nephr” sounds like “nephew”.14.crypto-hidden. Cryptogenic: Crypto (hidden) + genic (origin). A disease whose origin is unknown. “crypto” sounds like “crept”15.aur-ear. Auricle: Aur (ear) + i + cle (small). The outer part of the ear. “auri” sounds like “oar”16. cry-cold. Cryotherapy: Cry (cold) + therapy . Treatment using cold. 17. dia-across. Diaphragm: Dia (cross) +phragm (muscular wall). The muscle that goes across the chest cavity. “dia” sounds like “diary”.18. eti-causing disease. Etiology: Eti (causing disease) + logy (study of). The study of the cause of disease. “eti” sounds like “eating”.19. bi-two. Binocular: Bi (two) + ocular (eye). Having two eyes. “bi” sounds like “bicycle”.20. meta-change of exchange. Metamorphosis: Meta (change) + morph (shape) + osis (condition). A change in shape. “meta” sounds like “ met a”.21. ex-outside, without. Exoskeleton: Ex (outside) + skeleton. The hard outer covering of many invertebrates.22. noct-night. Nocturia: Noct (night) + uria (urination). Excessive urination at night. “noct” sounds like “knock”.23. poly-many, much. Polymorphous: Poly (many) + morp (shape) + ous (relating to). Changing in structure or form at different stages. “poly” sounds like “police”.24. ecto- outside, misplaced. Ectoderm: Ecto (ouside) + derm (skin). The outer layer of cells in the embryo. “ecto” sounds like “octopus”25. myo-muscle. Myocardium: Myo (muscle) + card (heart) + ium. The muscle of the heart. “myo” sounds like “my O”26. brady-slow. Bradypnea: Brady (slow) + pnea (breathing). An abnormally slow rate of breathing. “brady” sounds like “braid”27. dys-painful or difficult. Dysmenorrhea: Dys (painful) + men (month) + rrhea (bursting forth). Painful menstruation. 28. trans-across, through. Transducer: Trans (through) + duc (lead) + er (agent of). An electronic device that sends and receives a soundwave signal.29. supra-above or over. Suprapatellar: Supra “above” + patell (kneecap) + ar (related to). Above the patella.30. eu-normal, well, good. Euthanasia: Eu (normal) + thanas (death) + ia (condition). Bringing about the death of someone with an incurable disease, in an attempt to alleviate suffering. “eu” sounds like “you”31. pan-all. Panacea: Pan (all) + acea (remedy).A remedy that is imagined to cure all ills.32. rhabdo-striated, rod shaped. Rhabdomyoma: Rhabdo (striated) + myo (muscle) + oma (tumor). A tumor of the striated muscle. “rhabdo” sounds like “rabbit”.33. scler-hard. Sclera: Scler (hard) + a (singular noun). The hard white membrane covering the front of the eye. “sclera” sound like “skull”34. ton-pressure, tension. Tonometer: Ton (pressure) + 0 + meter (instrument for measuring). An instrument that measures pressure in the eyeball. 35. sym-with, together. Symmetry: Sym syn (together) + metry (measure). A correspondence of body parts on both sides of the body.36. sub- under. Subcutaneous: Sub(under) + cutaneous (skin). Underneath the skin.37. hemi-half. Hemiplegia: Hemi (half) + plegia (paralysis). Paralysis of one side of the body. 38. pre-before. Prefrontal: Pre (before) + front (front) + al (related to). Related to extreme front of the brain.39. post-after, behind. Post Partum: Post (after) + Partum (birth). An example is post-partum care, or “after-birth” care.40. photo-light. Photophobia: Photo (light) + phobia (fear). An aversion to light.41. phon-voice sound. Phonation: Phon (voice) + ation (process). The production of speech sounds through the vibration of the voice cords.42. per-throughout. Percutaneous: Per (through) + cutaneous (skin). A procedure performed through the skin.43. neo-new. Neonate: Neo (new) + nate (birth). A newborn baby.44. multi-many. Multiparous: Multi (many) + par (birth) + -ous (relating to). Having given birth to more than one child.45. micro-small. Microsurgery: Micro (small) + surgery. Surgery on very small physical structures.46. intra-within, inside. Intravenous: Intra (inside) + venous (veins). Inside the veins.47. inter-between. Intercostal muscles: Inter (between) + cost (ribs) + al (related to) muscles. Between the ribs.48. hyp-below, not enough. Hypoglycemia: Hypo (below) + glyc (sugar) + emia (blood). Lowblood sugar.49. hyper-above or excessive. Hyperpnea: Hyper (excessive) + pnea (breathing). Abnormallyexcessive rapid breathing.50. epi-covering, on, upon. Epidemic: Epi (covering) + demic (people). Disease covering a largearea and many people.51. andr-male. Androgen: Andr (male) + gen (to produce). Any hormone that increases male characteristics.52. cyst-bladder or sac. Cystectomy: Cyst (bladder/sac) + ectomy (surgical removal). Surgicalremoval of all or part of the bladder.53. bio-life. Biopsy: Bio (life) + opsy (look at). The examination of a small piece of living tissue in order to establish a diagnosis.54. auto-self. Autoplasty: Auto (self) + plasty (to shape). Surgery in which parts of the patientsown tissues are used to replace other parts.55. an-without. Anemia: An (without) + emia (blood). A condition in which blood in absent, or there is not enough blood.SUFFIXES:56. -celeswelling, hernia. Cystocele: Cyst (bladder) + o + cele (swelling). A swelling of the tissue of the lung through an opening in the chest.57. -ectasextension, dilatation. Pharyngectasis: Pharyng (throat) + ectas (stretching). The expansion of the throat.58. -pexysurgical fixation. Cecopexy: Cec (cecum) + o + pexy (surgical fixation). Surgery thatreduces the movement of the cecum, or the first part of the large intestine.59. -scopyvisual examination. Rhinoscopy: Rhino (nose) + scopy (visual examination). The visualexamination of the interior passages of the nose.60. -plastysurgical repair. Otoplasty: Oto (ear) + plasty (surgical repair). Surgery performed on the external ear.61. -malaciasoftening of tissue. Osteomalacia: Osteo (bone) + malacia (softening). Softening of thebones.62. -opianearsightedness. Diplopia: (Dipl) (double) + opia (near sighted). Double-vision.63. -peniadeficiency. Leukopenia: Leuk (white) + o + penia (deficiency). Leukopenia is adeficiency of white blood cells.64. -coccusberry-shaped bacterium. Streptococcus: Strepto (twisted) + coccus (berry-shaped). A genus of cocus-type bacteria responsible for a wide range of human diseases. 65. -ptosisdropping, falling. Glossoptosis: Gloss (tongue) + o + ptosis (falling). Downwarddisplacement of the tongue.66. -plegiaparalysis. Hemiplegia: Hemi (half) + plegia (paralysis). Paralysis of one side of the body.67. -ectomysurgical removal. Mastectomy: Mast (breast) + ectomy (surgical removal). The surgical removal of a breast.68. -icianspecialist. Pediatrician: Ped (children) + iatr (treatment) + ician (specialist). A specialist in the treatment of children.69. -phobiafear. Claustrophobia: Claustro (closed) + phobia (fear). The fear of enclosed or confined spaces. 70. -rrhagebursting forth. Hemorrhage: Hemo (blood) + rrhage (bursting forth). Profuse bleeding.71. -phagiaeat, injest. Osteophagia: Osteo (bone) + phagia (consume). A process in which certain bone cells consume an rebuild bone tissue during growth and repair.72. -algiapain. Neuralgia: Neur (nerves) + algia (pain). Nerve pain.73. -metrymeasure. Geometry: Geo (earth) + metry (measure). Literally, the measurement of the earth.74. -asthenweakness. Phlebasthenia: Phleb (vein) + asthen (weakness) + ia (condition). Weakness of a vein.75. -itisinflammation. Adenitis: Aden (gland) + itis (inflammation). Inflammation of a gland.76. -osisa condition. Narcosis: Narc (drugs) + -osis (a condition). The condition of being drugged.77. -stenosisnarrowing or constriction. Aortic stenosis: The narrowing of the aorta of the heart.78. -poiesisformation or production. Leukopoesis: Leuk (white) + o + poesis (formation). The formation of white blood cells.79. -paresispartial paralysis. Hemiparesis: Hemi (half) + paresis (partial paralysis). Paralysis of one half of the body.80. -ostomysurgical opening. Tracheotomy: -otomy Trache (trachea) + otomy (to cut into). An opening through the neck into the trachea.81. -gramrecord, drawing. Mammogram: Mamm (breast) + o + gram (record). An x-ray recording the structures within the breast.82. -megalyenlarged. Cardiomegaly: Cardi (heart) + o + -megaly (enlarged). A condition in whichthe heart is enlarged.83. -metermeasuring instrument. Thermometer: Therm (heat) + o + meter (measuring instrument). An instrument for measuring temperature.84. -oidresembling. Mastoid: Mast (breast) + -oid (resembling). Resembling the breast.85. -dromemoving together. Syndrome: Syn (union) + drome (moving together). Signs and symptoms occurring together and having a common cause. 86. -graphrecord. Sonographer: Sono (sound) + graph (record) + er (one who does). A sonogramtechician.87. -lysisbreak down, detach. Dialysis: Dia (through) + lysis (separate of loosen). A procedure in which waste materials are removed from the blood of a person with advanced kidney disease.88. -phragmmuscular wall. Diaphragm: Dia (across) + phragm (muscular wall). The muscular wall that goes across the thoracic cavity just below the lungs.89. -olesmall. Bronchiole: Bronchi (air passage) + ole (small). The small airways of the respiratory system, form the larger bronchi into the lobes of the lung.90. -centesispuncture of cavity. Paracentesis: Para (through) + centesis (puncture of cavity). Any procedure in which fluid is withdrawn from a bodily cavity. 91. -critto separate. Hematocrit: Hemato (blood) + crit ( to separate). A measure of the packed cell volume of red blood cells.92. -clasiacrushing or breaking. Osteoclasia: Osteo (bone) + clas (crushing) + ia (diseased condition). The degeneration of bone through disease.93. -phasiaspeech. Dysphasia: Dys (bad) + phasia (speech). Difficulty in speaking.94. -ismstate or condition. Autism: Aut (self) + ism (a state or condition). A psychological state of extreme withdrawl.95. -stasisstoppage, control. Hemostasis. Hemo (blood) + stasis (stoppage). Stopping of blood flow. 96. -omaswelling or tumor. Carcinoma: Carcin (cancer) + oma (tumor). A cancerous tumor.97. path-disease, suffering. Pathogenesis: Path (disease) + o + genesis (origin). The origin of disease. 98. ren-kideny. Adrenal: Ad (toward) + ren (kidney) + al (pertaining to). Pertaining to theadrenal gland.99. pro-before, in front of. Progeria: Pro (before) + ger (old age) + -ia (diseased condition). Progeria means early aging.100. cortic-cortex or outside organ layers. Cortical: Cortic (outside organ layer) + al (relating to). Related to cortex - as in cortical fracture; a fracture of the outer layers of bone.ROOTS:101. kerathard, horny. Keratolysis: kerato (hard) + lysis (loosening). The loosening and shedding of the outer layer of the skin.102. strepto-twisted. Streptococcus: Strepto (twisted) + coccus (berry-shaped). A genus of round or spherical bacteria responsible for a wide range of human diseases.103. -tomecutting instrument. Osteotome: Osteo (bone) + tome (cutting instrument). A surgical instrument for cutting through bone.104. tricho-hair. Trichopathy: tricho (hair) + pathy (disease). Any disease involving the hair.105. hysteruterus. Hysterectomy: Hyster (uterus) + ectomy (surgical removal). The surgicalremoval of the uterus.106. myc-fungus. Dermatomycosis: Dermato (skin) + myc (fungus) + osis (condition). An infection of the skin.107. necr-dead. Necrosis: necr (dead) + osis (condition). The death of localized tissues resultingfrom illness or injury.108. onych-nail. Onychomycosis: onycho (nail) + myc (fungus) + osis (condition). A fungal infection of the nails.109. pachy-thick. Pachydactyly: Pachy (thick) + dactyly (fingers). An abnormal thickening of thefingers and toes.110. placent-organ that supports the fetus. Placental scan. Imagery used to locate the placenta anddetect bleeding.111. radiculnerve root. Radiculitis: Radicul (nerve root) + itis (inflammation). The inflammation of a spinal nerve root.112. cerebellposterior portion of brain.: Cerebellospinal: cerebell (the cerebellum) + o + spinal. Leading from the cerebellum to the spine.113. thymgland in chest. Thymosin: Thym (thymus gland) + osin (hormone). An immunologic hormone secreted by the thymus gland.114. splenspleen. Splenomegaly: Splen (the spleen) + o + megaly (enlargement). The abnormalenlargement of the spleen.115. thrombclot. Thrombbolytic: thromb (vein) + o + lyt (loosening) + ic (substance). A drug or other agent that dissolves clots.116. synovsynovial membrane. Synovitis: Synov (synovial membrane) + itis (inflammation). An inflammation of the synovial membrane.117. oophorovary. Oophorectomy: Oophor (ovary) + ectomy (surgical removal). The surgicalremoval of one or both ovaries.118. sternsternum, breastbone. Suprasternal: Supra (above) + stern (sternum) + al (related to). Above the sternum.119. pupillcenter of eye. Pupilloplegia: pupill (center of eye) + o + plegia (paralysis). Paralysis ofthe pupil.120. fibrfibers. Fibrin: A stringy blood protein formed during clotting.121. myelspinal cord. Myelodysplasia: myelo (spinal columnd) + dys (bad) + plasia (growth). Abnormalities of the lower spinal cord.122. myelbone marrow. Myelogram: myelo (bone marrow) + gram (record). A graphicrepresentation of the different kinds of cells in bone marrow.123. kyphhump. Kyphos: kyph (hump) + os (structure). The hump of the thoracic column.124. ischiischium or round portion of pelvis. Ischial spines: ischi (ischium) + al (related to) spines. Relating to the ischium.125. iliillium or bone of pelvis. Ilioinguinal: ilio (ilium) + inguin (groin) + al (related to). Relating to the hip and the groin regions126. cervicneck. Cervicodynia: cervico (neck) + dynia (pain). Pain in the neck.127. bursfibrous sac between tendons and bones. Bursitis: burs (fibrous sac between tendons and bones) + itis (inflammation). An inflammation of the bursa.128. fibulfibula, smaller of 2 shin bones. Fibular fracture: Fibul (fibula) + ar (related to) fracture. Relating to the fibula.129. diskcircular structure. Diskography: Disk (intervertebral disk) + o + graphy (recoding). Thex-ray examination of individual intervertebral disks.130. phalangbones of fingers and toes. Symphalangia: Sym (together) + phlang (bones of fingers of toes) + ia (diseased condition). A congenital abnormality in which fingers or toes are webbed together.131. vulvo- vagina. Vulvectomy: Vulv (structures covering the vagina) + ectomy (surgical removal). The removal of all or parts of the tissues of the vuvla.132. cec-1st portion of large intestine. Cecostomy: Cec (cecum) + ostomy (surgical incision). The surgical construction of an opening into the cecum.133. duoden-1st part of small intestine. Duodenal digestion: Duoden (duodenum) + al (related to)digestion.134. jejun2nd portion of small intestine. Jejunal feeding tube: Jejun (jejunum) + al (relating to). Atube inserted into the jejunum to help administer liquids. 135. ile3rd portion of small intestine. Ileal bypass: Ile (ileum) + al (related to) bypass. A surgical procedure to treat obesity.136. celiabdominal cavity. Celioma: Celi (abdominal cavity) + oma (tumor). A tumor in theabdominal area.137. pancreatpancreas or gland in abdomen that secretes insulin. Pancreatitis: Pancreat (pancreas) +itis (inflammation). Inflammation of the pancreas.138. palathard palate or roof of mouth. Palatine arch: Palat (palate) + ine (pertaining to) arch. The muscular structure forming the soft palate.139. polyp-small growth. Polypectomy: Polyp (small growth) + ectomy (surgical removal). Theremoval of any polyp in the digestive system.140. peritoneoperitoneum or membrane lining abdominal wall. Peritoneal fluid: Peritone (peritoneum) + al (relating to) fluid. A naturally produced fluid that lubricates the peritoneum.141. sonosound. Sonogram: Sono (sound) + gram (recording). Imaging body structures by recording the reflection of sound waves.142. ophthalmeye. Ophthalmologist: Ophthalmo (eye) + logist (one who studies), A physician whospecializes in eye treatment.143. sphygmpulse. Sphygmoid: Sphygm (pulse) + oid (resembling). Resembling a pulse.144. echo-reflected sound. Echocardiogram: Echo (reflected sound) + cardi (heart) + o + gram(recording). A recording of heart movements from ultrasound vibrations.145. ventriculsmall cavity. Ventricular hypertrophy: Ventricul (small cavity) + ar (relating to)hypertrophy. Relating to the ventricles, an abnormal enlargement of the ventricles.146. tarsankle. Tarsal Tunnel Syndrom: Tars (ankle) + al (related to) tunnel syndrome. Relating to the tarsals.147. blephareyelid. Blepharitis: Blephar (eyelid) + itis (inflammation). Inflammation of the eyelid.148. dacrytears. Dacryadenitis: Dacry (tears) + aden (gland) + itis (inflammation).149. stape-3rd bone in middle ear. Stapedectomy: stapes (third bone - ear) + d + ectomy (surgical removal). Surgical removal of the stapes.150. myringeardrum. Myringitis: Myring (eardrum) + itis (inflammation). Inflammation of theeardrum.151. labyrinthmaze-like inner ear. Labyrinthitis: labyrinth (maze-like inner ear) + -itis (inflammation). Inflammation of the labyrinth.152. retinback of eye. Retinitis: retins (retina) + itis (inflammation). Inflammation of the retina.153. renkidney. Renal: ren (kidney) + -al (relating to). Relating to the kindney –as in the renalartery.154. pyelcollection area inside kidney. Pyelitis: Pyel (kidney collection area) + -it is (inflammation). An inflammation of the pelvis of the kindey area.155. gencause, become. Pathogenesis: Patho (disease) + gen (cause) + esis (condition). Theorigin of a disease.156. oligfew. Oliguria: Olig (few) + uria (urination). The diminished capacity to form and passurine.157. glycsugar. Hypoglycemia: Hypo ( low) + glyco (sugar) + -emia (blood condition). Low blood sugar.158. dipsthirst, condition of. Dipsomania: Dips (thirst) + o + mania (madness). The craving foralcoholic beverages, or alcoholism.159. sialsaliva. Sialorrhea: Sialo (saliva) + rrhea (flow). An excessive flow of saliva.160. menegg month, menses. Menopause: Meno (month, menses) + pause (stop). Cessation of menses.161. iatrtreatment or physician. Pediatric: Ped (children) + iatr (treatment) + ic (related to). The treatment of children.162. gnosisknowledge. Prognosis: Pro (before) + gnosis (knowledge). Knowledge of how and when a patient will recover.163. optvision. Optician: Opt (vision) + -ician (specialist). A person who makes, fits, or sells eyewear. 164. tonsillsmall masses of tissue in pharynx. Tonsillits: Tonsill ( tonsils) + itis (inflammation). An inflammation of the tonsils.165. viscerinternal organs. Visceral: Viscer (internal organs) + -al (relating to). Relating to the viscera, as in visceral cavity – the space in the abdomen containing the internal organs.166. somatbody. Somatotrophic: Somat (body) + o + trop (nourishment) + ic (relating to). Relating to the growth of the body, as in somatrophic hormone or growth hormone.167. plasiaformation or development. Hyperplasia: Hyper (excessive) + plasia (formation). Hyperplasia means an increase in the number of cells in the body.168. sarcflesh. Sarcoma: Sarc (flesh) + -oma (tumor). A cancerous tumor.169. tripsysurgical crushing. Lithotripsy: Lith (stone) + o + tripsy (surgical crushing). The surgical crushing of kidney stones.170. lithstone. Lithiasis: Lith (stone) + -iasis (condition). The formation of calculi, or stones, in the organs of the body, such as kidney stones.171. physinature. Physiology: Physi (nature) + ology (the study of). The study of the nature of the human body.172. spondylvertebrae. Spondylosis: Spondyl (vertebrae) + osis (condition). A condition in which the spinal vertebrae are fixed or stiff.173. laparabdomen. Laparotomy: Laparo (abdomen) + tomy (surgical incision). An incision into the abdominal cavity, usually exploratory.174. ormouth. Oral temperature: Or (mouth) + al (relating to) temperature. Relating to the mouth.175. stomatmouth. Stomatitis: Stomat (mouth) + tis (inflammation). Any inflammation of the mouth.176. cheillips. Cheilosis: Cheil (lips) + osis (condition). A scaly condition of the mouth and lips.177. gingivgums. Gingivitis: Gingiv (gums) + itis (inflammation). Inflammation and bleeding of the gums.178. glosstongue. Glossopathy: Glosso ( tongue) + pathy (disease). Any abnormal or diseased condition of the tongue.179. pseudfalse. Pseudocyesis: Pseud (false) + o + cyesis (pregnancy). A condition in which a woman believes she is pregnant when she is not. 180. meatusopening, tunnel. Urinary meatus: The exterior of the urethra. 181. encephalbrain. Encephalitis: En(in) + cephal in) + itis (inflammation). An inflammatory condition of the brain, cause by a viral infection.182. poliogray matter of brain. Poliomyelitis: Polio (gray matter) + myel (marrow) + itis (inflammation). An infectious viral disease with symptoms ranging from mild to severe paralysis.183. gangligroups of nerves. Ganglion: Gangli (groups of nerves) + on (unit). A mass of nerves.184. -edemexcessive fluid. Edematous: Edema (swelling of fluid) + tous (condition of).185. ischdeficiency of blockage. Ischemia: Isch (blocked) + emia (blood condition). A condition in which the supply of oxygen to a part of the body is blocked. 186. keratcornea. Keratectomy: Kerat (conrea) + -ectomy (surgical removal). The surgical removal of part of the cornea.187. lingutongue. Lingual frenum: (Lingu (tongue) + al (relating to) frenum. The band of tissue from the tongue to the floor of the mouth.188. oviegg. Oviduct: Ovi (egg) + duct (lead). The tubes leading from the ovaries to the uterus.189. oculeye. Ocular: Ocul (eye) + ar (relating to).190. lymphlymphatic system. Lymphoma: Lymph (lymphatic system) + oma (tumor). A cancerous tumor of the lymphatic system. 191. pneumonlungs or the air. Pneumonia: Pneumon (lungs) + ia (condition). An acute inflammation of the lungs. 192. oto-ear. Otoplasty: Oto (ear) + -plasty (surgery). Surgery performed on the external ear.193. plasmcell or tissue substance. Plasma: Plasm (cell) + -a. The fluid portion of the lymph and blood.194. vasvessel. Vasodilator: Vaso (vessel) + dilat (open) + or (agent of). An agent that causes the dilation, or opening, of blood vessels.195. psychmind. Psychology: Psych (mind) + o + logy (the study of). The study of the mind.206. rhinnose. Rhinoplasty: Rhino (nose) + plasty (surgical repair). Plastic surgery which changes the structure of the nose.197. angiblood vessel. Angiogram: Angio (blood vessel) + gram (recorder). A radiographic image of a blood vessel.198. arthrjoint. Arthritis: Arthr (joint) + itis (inflammation). An inflammatory condition of the joints.199. atherfats or lipids. Atherectomy: Ather (fat or lipids) + ectomy (surgical removal). The surgical removal of fatty plaque from the wall of an artery.200. iridiris of the eye. Iridoplegia: Irid (iris) + plegia (paralysis). Paralysis of the sphincter muscle of the iris. 201. enterintestines. Enteritis: Enter (intestines) + itis (inflammation). Inflammation of the lining of the small intestine. 202. gastrstomach. Gastrointestinal: Gastro (stomach) + intestin + al (relating to). Having to do with any of the organs of digestion, from the mouth to the anus.203. gynfemale. Gynecology: Gyneco (female) + logy (study of). The study of the female reproductive organs.204. hepatliver. Hepatitis: Hepat (liver) + itis (inflammation). An inflammation of the liver.205. heterdifferent, another. Heterosexual: Hetero (different) + sexual. A person whose sexual preference is for people of the opposite sex.206. hydrwater. Hydronephrosis: Hydro (water) + nephr (kidney) + -osis (condition). Distention of the kidney due to an obstruction that prevents urination. 207. karynucleus of the cell. Karyotype: Kary (nucleus of a cell) + o + type (characteristic). A diagram of the total chromosomes of an individual or a species.208. monone. Mononucleosis: Mono (one ) + o + nucle (nucleus) + osis (condition). An abnormal increase in the number of mononuclear leukocytes in the blood. 209. neuronerve. Neuromuscular: Neuro (nerve) + muscul (muscle) + ar (related to). Relating to the nerves and the muscles.210. osteobone. Osteoporosis: Osteo (bone) + por (pores) + osis (condition). A disorder in which bones become porous and brittle.211. femurthigh bone. Femoral artery: Femor (thigh bone) + al (relating to) artery. Relating to the femur.212. esthesifeeling or perception. Anesthesia: An (not) + esthes (feeling or perception) + ia (condition). The absence of normal sensation, usually induced for medical purposes.213. meningmembrane. Meningitis: Mening (the meninges) + itis (inflammation). An inflammation or the infection of the menginges, usually caused by bacterial infection.214. craniskull. Cranial nerves: Crani (skull) + al (related to) nerves. Relating to the cranium.215. stethchest. Stethoscope: Steth (chest) + o + scope (instrument for examining). An instrument used to help in hearing chest sounds.216. durhard. Dura mater: Dur (hard) + a (singular noun) + mater (cover). The outermost and most fibrous of the 3 membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord.217. phlebvein. Phlebotomy: Phleb (vein) + otomy (surgical incision). The surgical incision of a vein for the letting of blood.218. polypgrowth. Polyposis: Polyp (growth) + osis (condition). An abnormal condition with numerous polyps on a body part.219. coronheart. Coronary bypass: Coron (the heart) + ary (related to) bypass. Open heart surgery in which a section of blood vessel is used to bypass damage in a coronary artery.220. dipltwo or double. Diplopia: Dipl (double) + opia (vision). Double vision.221. prostatemale reproductive system gland. Prostatectomy: Prostate (prostate) + ectomy (surgical removal). The surgical removal of all or part of the prostate gland.222. testmale reproductive gland. Testes: Test (male reproductive gland) + es (plural). The pair of male reproductive gonads in which sperm is produced.223. spermatmale germ cell. Spermatocide: Spermato (male germ cell) + cide (kill). A chemical substance that kills sperm.224. orchidtesticle. Orchidopexy: Orchido (testicle) + pexy (surgical fixation). An operation to mobilize an undescended testes.225. scrotumbag of skin containing testes. Scrotal raphe: Scrot (scrotum) + al (related to) raphe. The line of union of the two halves of the scrotum.226. uteruterus womb. Uterotomy: Uter (uterus) + o + tomy (surgical incision). A surgical incision, such as a cesarean section.227. cerviccervix, narrow portion of the uterus. Cervicitis: Cervix (cervix) + itis (inflammation). An inflammation of the uterus.228. vagincanal leading from uterus outside of body. Vaginal speculum. Vagin (vagina) + al (related to) speculum. Relating to the vagina. The instrument used to inspect the vaginal cavity.229. colpovagina. Colposcope: Colpo (vagina) + scope (instrument for viewing). A lighted instrument for examination of the vagina and the cervix.230. oscheopertaining to the scrotum. Oscheoma: Osche (scrotum) + oma (tumor). A tumor within the scrotum. ................
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