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Med132 week 1 Trinity Vergara
Digestive and urinary
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01/26/2026
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Term
endo
 Definition
Within
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dys
 Definition
Abnormal
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poly
 Definition
Many
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sub
 Definition
Under
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a-/an
 Definition
Without
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dia
 Definition
Through
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hemi
 Definition
Half
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hyper
 Definition
Above
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intra
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Inside
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Peri-
 Definition
Around
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tachy
 Definition
Fast
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Brady
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Slow
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-ac
 Definition
Pertaining to
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-al
 Definition
Pertaining to
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-cele
 Definition
Hernia, protrusion
Term
-centesis
 Definition
surgical puncture to aspirate fluid
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-eal
 Definition
Pertaining
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-ectomy
 Definition
excision
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-gram
 Definition
The record, radiographic image
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-graph
 Definition
Instrument used to record
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-graphy
 Definition
Process of recording
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-ia
 Definition
Condition of, diseased state, abnormal state
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-iasis
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Condition
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-ic
 Definition
Pertaining to
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-itis
 Definition
inflammation
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-lith
 Definition
Stone
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-logist
 Definition
Specialist who studies and treats
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-logy
 Definition
study of
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-malacia
 Definition
Softening
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-megaly
 Definition
Enlargement
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-oma
 Definition
Tumor
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-osis
 Definition
Abnormal condition
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-pathy
 Definition
Disease
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-pepsia
 Definition
Digestion
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-phagia
 Definition
Eating or swallowing
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-plasty
 Definition
Surgical repair
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-ptosis
 Definition
prolapse, drooping
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-rrhaphy
 Definition
Suturing, repairing
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-rrhea
 Definition
Flow, discharge
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-scope
 Definition
instrument used for visualization
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-scopy
 Definition
Process of viewing, visualization
Term
-stomy
 Definition
Creation of an artificial opening
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-tomy
 Definition
incision, cut into
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-emia
 Definition
in the blood
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-esis
 Definition
Condition
Term
-lysis
 Definition
loosening, dissolution, seperating
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-pexy
 Definition
surgical fixation, suspension
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-tripsy
 Definition
surgical crushing
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-uria
 Definition
urine, urination
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Sphincter/o
 Definition
Sphincter
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Urin/o
 Definition
Urine
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Colon/o
 Definition
Colon
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Ile/o
 Definition
Ileum
Term
Ren/o
 Definition
Kidney
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Aliment/o
 Definition
Relating to food
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-itis
 Definition
inflammation
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-otomy
 Definition
Surgical cutting
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Pylor/o
 Definition
Pylor/o
Term
Glomerul/o
 Definition
Glomeruli
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Urethra/o
 Definition
Urethra
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Trache/o
 Definition
Trachea
Term
-emia
 Definition
Blood condition
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Peristalt/o
 Definition
Peristalsis
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Pyel/o
 Definition
Renal pelvis
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Gastri/o
 Definition
Stomach
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Jejun/o
 Definition
Jejunum
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-rrhaphy
 Definition
Suture
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Or/o
 Definition
Mouth
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-scopy
 Definition
Visual examination
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-uria
 Definition
urine condition
urine condition
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Esophag/o
 Definition
Esophagus
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Denti/o
 Definition
Teeth
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Append/o
 Definition
Appendix
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Labi/o
 Definition
Lip
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Rect/o
 Definition
Rectum
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Lingual/o
 Definition
Tongue
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Ureter/o
 Definition
Ureter
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Proct/o
 Definition
Anus, rectum
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Gastr/o
 Definition
Stomach
Term
Cyst/o
 Definition
Urinary bladder
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Vesic/o
 Definition
Urinary bladder
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-dipsia
 Definition
Thirst
Term
-ectomy
 Definition
Surgical removal
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Stomach/o
 Definition
Stomach
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Stomati/o
 Definition
Mouth
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Col/o
 Definition
Colon
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Nephr/o
 Definition
Kidney
Term
Hepato/o
 Definition
Liver
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Stomat/o
 Definition
Mouth
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Pharyng/o
 Definition
Pharynx
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Bili/o
 Definition
Bile
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Sigmoid/o
 Definition
Sigmoid colon
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-itis
 Definition
inflammation
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Esophag/o
 Definition
Esophagus
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Proct/o
 Definition
Anus, rectum
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-pepsia
 Definition
Digestion
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Nephr/o
 Definition
Kidney
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-uria
 Definition
urine condition
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Saliv/o
 Definition
Saliva
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FTT
 Definition
Failure to Thrive
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BPH
 Definition
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
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Bartter Syndrome
 Definition
A rare genetic condition affecting the kidneys ability to reabsorb sodium, leading to hypokalemia, metabolic alkalosis, & dehydration
Term
ESRD
 Definition
End-stage Renal Disease
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CKD
 Definition
Chronic Kidney Disease
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PN
 Definition
Parenternal Nutrition
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IBS
 Definition
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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PKD
 Definition
Polycystic Kidney Disease
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DRE
 Definition
Digital Rectal Examination
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Henle's loop
 Definition
The U-shaped portion of the nephron, crucial for concentrating urine by creating a gradient int eh kidneys medulla
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GI
 Definition
Gastrointestinal
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ESWL
 Definition
Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy
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IH
 Definition
Inguinal Hernia
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Brunner's Glands
 Definition
Glands in the duodenum that secrete alkaline mucus to protect the intestinal lining
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Gibert's Syndrome
 Definition
A hereditary liver disorder resulting in mildly elevated bilirubin levels, typically without significant symptoms
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