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Endocrine and reproductive system
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02/05/2026

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Endocrine and reproductive system prefixes
Endocrine system

 

Eu-:

Definition
Good, normal
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Hyper-:
Definition
Above, excessive
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Hypo-:
Definition
Below, under, deficient
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oxy-:
Definition
Rapid, sharp, acid
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Pan-:
Definition
All, total
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Para-:
Definition
Around, beside, beyond, abnormal
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Poly-:
Definition
Many or much
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Syn-:
Definition
Joined together
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Tetr-:
Definition
Four
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Tri-:
Definition
Three
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Reproductive system prefixes

a-:

Definition
Absence of, without
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an-:
Definition
Absence of, without
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Dys-:
Definition
Painful, difficult
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Endo-
Definition
Within
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Epi-:
Definition
Above
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Hyper-:
Definition
Above, excessive
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Hypo-:
Definition
Below
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Oligo-:
Definition
Small amount
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Par-:
Definition
Near
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Peri-:
Definition
Surrounding
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Trans-:
Definition
Through, , across, beyond
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Endocrine system and reproductive system suffixes

 

Endocrine system

 

-drome

 

 

Definition
Run, running together
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-ectomy
Definition
Excision, cut out
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-emia
Definition
Condition of the blood
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-Ism
Definition
State of
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-Itis
Definition
Inflammation
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-logist
Definition
Specialist who studies and treats
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-logy
Definition
Study of
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-megaly
Definition
Enlarged, enlargement
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-oid
Definition
Resembling
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-Oma
Definition
Tumor
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-Pathy
Definition
Disease
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-Plasia
Definition
Condition of, formation, development, growth
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-Tomy
Definition
Incision, cut into
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Reproductive system suffixes

 

-al

Definition
Pertaining to
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-algia
Definition
Pain
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-ar
Definition
Pertaining to
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-atresia
Definition
Occlusion, closure
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-cision
Definition
Process of cutting
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-Cleisis
Definition
Surgical closure
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-Ectomy
Definition
Excision or surgical removal
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-genesis
Definition
Beginning, development, or production
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-gram
Definition
Record
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- Graphy
Definition
Process of recording
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-ia
Definition
Diseased state, abnormal state, condition of
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-Ic
Definition
Pertaining to
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-Ism
Definition
State of, condition
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-Itis
Definition
Inflammation
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-logy
Definition
Study of
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-lysis
Definition
Loosening, dissolution, separating
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-oma
Definition
Tumor, mass
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-ous
Definition
Pertaining to
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-pathy
Definition
Disease
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- pexy
Definition
Surgical fixation, suspension
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- Plasia
Definition
Development, growth
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-Plasty
Definition
Surgical repair
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-rrhagia
Definition
Rapid flow of blood
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-rrhaphy
Definition
Suturing, repairing
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-rrhea
Definition
Flow, discharge
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-stomy
Definition
Creation of a new opening
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-tomy
Definition
Cut into, incision
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Endocrine system and reproductive system word roots
Endocrine system

 

aden/o

Definition
Gland
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Adren/o, adrenal/o
Definition
Adrenal glands
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Calc/i
Definition
Calcium
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Cortic/o
Definition
Cortex, outer layer of a body organ
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Dips/o
Definition
Thirst
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Endocrin/o
Definition
Endocrine
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Glyc/o
Definition
Sugar
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Home/o
Definition
Sameness
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Kal/i
Definition
Potassium
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Myx/o
Definition
Mucus
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Myx/o
Definition
Mucus
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Natr/o
Definition
Sodium
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Parathyroid/o
Definition
Parathyroid gland
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Pituitar/o
Definition
Pituitary gland
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Somat/o
Definition
Body
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Thyr/o, thyroid/o
Definition
Thyroid gland
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Reproductive system word roots

 

andr/o 

Definition
Male
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Arche/o
Definition
First, beginning
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Balan/o
Definition
Glans penis
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Cervic/o
Definition
Cervix
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Colp/o
Definition
Vagina
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Crypt/o
Definition
Hidden
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Endometri/o
Definition
Endometrium
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Epididym/o
Definition
Epididymis
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Episi/o
Definition
Vulva
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Gunad/o
Definition
Gonad
Term
Gyn/o, gynec/o
Definition
Woman
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Hemat/o
Definition
Blood
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Hymen/o
Definition
Hymen
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Hyster/o
Definition
Uterus
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Leuk/o
Definition
White
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Mamm/o, mast/o
Definition
Breast
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Men/o
Definition
Menstruation
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Metri/i
Definition
Uterus
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oophor/o
Definition
Ovary
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orch/o,orchi/o,orchid/o
Definition
Testis, testicle
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Endocrine and reproductive system word, abbreviations
Endocrine system

 

ALD= aldosterone 

 

 

Definition
A hormone produced by the urinal glands that help regulate blood pressure and balance electrolytes by promoting sodium retention and potassium excretion
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ACTH= Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
Definition
A hormone produced by the paternity gland that stimulates renal glands to release cortisol, which helps regulate stress, metabolism, and immune response
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ADH= Antidiuretic Hormome
Definition
A hormone produced by the hypothalamus and stored in the pituitary gland that regulates water balance in the body by reducing urine production and increasing water reabsorption in the kidneys
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DKA= Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Definition
Are you serious complication or diabetes where the body produces high levels of blood acids (ketones) Due to insufficient insulin, often accompanied by high blood, sugar levels, and dehydration
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DM= Diabetes Mellitus
Definition
A group of metabolic disorders characterized by high blood pressure, sugar levels, resulting from either insufficient insulin production (type 1) Or resistance to insulin (type 2)
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EPI, Epi = Epinephrine
Definition
A hormone and neurotransmitter, also known as, adrenaline glands , produced by the adrenal glands to prepare the body for the fight or flight response by increasing heart rate, blood flow, and energy availability
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FBS= Fasting Blood Sugar
Definition
Test measures blood glucose levels after an overnight fast to help diagnose, diabetes or monitor blood sugar control
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FSH= follicle-Stimulating Hormone
Definition
The hormone produced by the pituitary gland that plays a critical role in reproductive processes, including the maturation of eggs and females and the production of sperm in males
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GD= graves disease
Definition
Autoimmune disorder that causes hyperthyroidism where the immune system attacks, the thyroid gland leading to the overproduction of thyroid hormones
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HGH= human growth hormone
Definition
Hormone produced by the potato gland, that stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and regeneration in the body, particularly during childhood and adolescence
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LADA= Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults
Definition
A form of type one diabetes that develops more slowly and typically occurs in adults, often misdiagnosed as two type two diabetes due to its gradual onset
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OGTT= Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Definition
A test that measures blood sugar levels before and after drinking a glucose containing solution to diagnose diabetes or Gestational diabetes
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Endocrine and reproductive system word abbreviations

Reproductive system

 

AMN= Amniocentesis 

Definition
Diagnostic procedure in which a needle is inserted into the amniotic sack to collect amniotic fluid often used to detect, chromosome abnormalities or infection During pregnancy
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BV= Bacterial Vaginosis
Definition
Common vagina infection caused by an imbalance in the natural bacteria of the vagina, often resulting in unusual discharge odor and irritation
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C-section= Cesarean section
Definition
Is surgical procedure used to deliver a baby through incisions made in the domain and uterus, often performed. One of vaginal delivery Is unsafe
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HRT= Hormone replacement Therapy
Definition
Treatment involving supplemental hormones, typically estrogen, and or protogen used to alleviate symptoms or menopause or hormonal imbalance
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HPV= Human Papillomaviruses
Definition
A group of viruses that can cause genital words and are associated with cervical cancer, as well as other types of cancer in both men and women
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HYS= Hysterscopy
Definition
A minimally invasive procedure in which a thin lighted scope is inserted into the uterus through the vagina to examine the uterine cavity and treat abnormalities
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