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Term
-cele
 Definition
tumor, swelling, hernia
Term
-auxe
 Definition
increase
Term
polio
 Definition
gray
Term
cyte
 Definition
cell
Term
malacia
 Definition
softening
Term
plegia
 Definition
paralysis
Term
-phthisis
 Definition
wasting
Term
-genous
 Definition
to produce
Term
-ectomy
 Definition
excision or removal
Term
-(o)tomy
 Definition
incision, cutting into
Term
rach(i)
 Definition
spine
Term
-schisis
 Definition
splitting
Term
-plasty
 Definition
plastic surgery
Term
-spin(al)
 Definition
spine
Term
dys-
 Definition
abnormal, painful
Term
-plasia
 Definition
formation
Term
-itis
 Definition
inflammation
Term
-gram
 Definition
something recorded
Term
-thlipsis
 Definition
pressure
Term
path(o)
 Definition
disease
Term
-ic
 Definition
pertaining to
Term
-oma
 Definition
tumor
Term
-ataxia
 Definition
confusion
Term
-genic
 Definition
produce
Term
neuro
 Definition
nerves
Term
-osis
 Definition
condition, increase, disease, process
Term
a
 Definition
without
Term
-sthenia
 Definition
strength
Term
-ology
 Definition
study of
Term
somat(o)
 Definition
body
Term
-phylaxis
 Definition
protection
Term
derm(o)
 Definition
skin
Term
odont(o)
 Definition
tooth
Term
arthr(o)
 Definition
joint
Term
ot(o)
 Definition
ear
Term
hyper
 Definition
above, over, abundant
Term
gastr(o)
 Definition
stomach
Term
my(o)
 Definition
muscle
Term
kines
 Definition
motion
Term
cost(o)
 Definition
rib
Term
klept(o)
 Definition
to steal
Term
pyr(o)
 Definition
fire
Term
megal(o)
 Definition
large, great
Term
erot(o)
 Definition
love
Term
oni(o)
 Definition
for sale
Term
bi(o)
 Definition
life
Term
-agmia
 Definition
break or tear
Term
onc(o)
 Definition
tumor
Term
edema
 Definition
swelling
Term
-meter
 Definition
measure
Term
centesis
 Definition
surgical puncture
Term
-caud(o)
 Definition
tail
Term
-cyllosis
 Definition
crippling, deformity
Term
-dynia
 Definition
pain
Term
-scopy
 Definition
examine
Term
eu-
 Definition
well, normal
Term
orth(o)
 Definition
straight, normal
Term
oligo
 Definition
few
Term
hyper
 Definition
over, above, abundant
Term
tachy
 Definition
fast
Term
py(o)
 Definition
pus, suppuration
Term
-stenosis
 Definition
narrowing
Term
-rrhaphy
 Definition
suture, surgical repair
Term
-spasm
 Definition
contraction
Term
-stomy
 Definition
connection, opening
Term
myel, myel(o)
 Definition
a word part denoting the spinal cord or bone marrow
Term
myelauxe
 Definition
morbid increase in the size of the spinal cord
Term
myelocele
 Definition
swelling or hernial protrusion of the spinal cord
Term
poliomyelitis
 Definition
inflammation of the gray matter of the spinal cord
Term
myelocyte
 Definition
a marrow cell
Term
myelomalacia
 Definition
morbid softening of the spinal cord
Term
myeloplegia
 Definition
paralysis of the spinal cord or spinal paralysis
Term
myelophthisis
 Definition
wasting of the spinal cord
Term
myelogenous
 Definition
produced in the bone marrow
Term
crani(o)
 Definition
a combining form denoting the skull or cranium
Term
craniectomy
 Definition
removal or excision of part of the skull
Term
craniocele
 Definition
a protrusion of part of the cranial contents through a defect in the skull
Term
craniomalacia
 Definition
softening of the skull
Term
craniotomy
 Definition
an operation on, or an incision into the skull
Term
craniorachischisis
 Definition
congenital fissure of the skull and spinal column
Term
cranioplasty
 Definition
plastic surgery on the cranium
Term
craniospinal
 Definition
pertaining to the skull and spine
Term
encephal(o)
 Definition
a combining form denoting the brain (en:inside or within, combined with cephal:head)
Term
encephalodysplasia
 Definition
any congenital abnormality of the brain
Term
encephalitis
 Definition
inflammation of the brain
Term
encephalogram
 Definition
an X-ray picture of the brain
Term
encephalothlipsis
 Definition
compression of the brain
Term
encephalopathic
 Definition
pertaining to brain disease
Term
encephaloma
 Definition
a brain tumor
Term
encephalomalacia
 Definition
softening of the brain tissue
Term
psych(o), psych
 Definition
a word part denoting the mind or the mental faculties
Term
psychotaxia
 Definition
mental confusion, inability to fix the attention
Term
psychogenic
 Definition
originating or developing in the mind
Term
psychoneurosis
 Definition
a mental or behavioral disorder which presents symptoms of functional nervous disease
Term
psychasthenia
 Definition
a term to denote a functional personality disorder literally translated as mental weakness
Term
psychology
 Definition
the branch of medicine that studies the mind
Term
psychosomatic
 Definition
pertaining to the mind-body relationship
Term
psychotherapy
 Definition
treatment of emotional, behavioral, and mental disorders
Term
psychophylaxis
 Definition
preventing mental illness
Term
algia, algesia
 Definition
suffix denoting pain or ache
Term
dermalgia
 Definition
skin pain
Term
odontalgia
 Definition
toothache
Term
arthralgia
 Definition
painful joints
Term
otalgia
 Definition
earache, pain in the ear
Term
hyperalgesia
 Definition
increased sensation to pain
Term
analgesic
 Definition
pertaining to the giving of medicine to relieve or remove pain
Term
gastralgia
 Definition
pain in the stomach, stomachache
Term
myalgia
 Definition
muscle pain
Term
kinesalgia
 Definition
pain in motion or movement
Term
costalgia
 Definition
rib pain
Term
mania, manic
 Definition
a suffix denoting an abnormal love for, or a cumpulsion
Term
kleptomania
 Definition
a compulsion to steal
Term
pyromania
 Definition
a morbid compulsion to set fires
Term
megalomania
 Definition
delusions of grandeur, unreasonable convictions of one's own greatness
Term
erotomania
 Definition
excessive or morbid inclanation to erotic thoughts or behavior
Term
oniomania
 Definition
a morbid desire to buy beyond one's realistic needs
Term
neur(o)
 Definition
a combining form denoting the nerves or nervous system
Term
neurobiology
 Definition
the biology of the nervous system
Term
neuralgia
 Definition
nerve pain
Term
neuritis
 Definition
inflammation of a nerve
Term
neuroma
 Definition
tumor composed of nerve cells
Term
neuragmia
 Definition
the tearing of a nerve
Term
neuropathy
 Definition
any disease of the nerves
Term
neurosis
 Definition
any emotional (nervous) disorder characterized by anxiety
Term
neurooncology
 Definition
the study of tumors of the nervous system
Term
cephal(o)
 Definition
a combining form indication the cranium (head) or the head of a body part
Term
cephaledema
 Definition
swelling or edema of the head
Term
cephalocele
 Definition
hernial protrusion of part of the cranial contents
Term
cephaloplegia
 Definition
paralysis of the head muscles
Term
cephalometer
 Definition
instrument to measure the head
Term
cephalocentesis
 Definition
surgical puncture of the skull or head to draw off fluid
Term
cephalic
 Definition
pertaining to the head
Term
cephalocaudal
 Definition
pertaining to the long axis of the body (head to tail)
Term
thorac(o)
 Definition
a word element denoting the chest or thorax
Term
throacocyllosis
 Definition
a deformity of the chest
Term
thoracodynia
 Definition
pain in the chest region
Term
thoracentesis
 Definition
surgical puncture or tapping of the chest
Term
thoracoscopy
 Definition
examination of the chest
Term
thoracomyodynia
 Definition
pain in the muscles of the chest
Term
thoracoplasty
 Definition
plastic surgery of the chest
Term
thoracotomy
 Definition
incision into the chest
Term
-pnea
 Definition
a word ending denoting breathing air or gas
Term
eupnea
 Definition
easy, normal breathing
Term
apnea
 Definition
temporary absence of breathing
Term
dyspnea
 Definition
difficult breathing
Term
orthopnea
 Definition
inability to breathe unless one is in an upright position
Term
oligopnea
 Definition
retarded or small amount of breathing
Term
hyperpnea
 Definition
increase in the depth and rate of breathing
Term
tachypnea
 Definition
abnormally fast rate of breathing
Term
trache(o)
 Definition
a word part denoting the trachea, or windpipe
Term
tracheopyosis
 Definition
suppuriative inflammation of the trachea
Term
tracheotomy
 Definition
incision into the trachea
Term
tracheoplasty
 Definition
plastic surgery on the trachea
Term
tracheostenosis
 Definition
narrowing of the trachea
Term
tracheopathy
 Definition
any disease of the trachea
Term
tracheorrhaphy
 Definition
suture or surgical repare of the trachea
Term
tracheitis
 Definition
inflammation of the trachea
Term
laryng(o)
 Definition
a word part denoting the larynx (voice box)
Term
laryngitis
 Definition
inflammation of the larynx
Term
laryngeal
 Definition
of or pertaining to the larynx
Term
laryngoplegia
 Definition
paralysis of the larynx
Term
laryngostenosis
 Definition
narrowing of the larynx
Term
laryngospasm
 Definition
spasmatic closure of the larynx
Term
laryingoscope
 Definition
instrument used to examine the larynx
Term
laryngostomy
 Definition
the creation of an artificial opening into the larynx
Term
laryngocentesis
 Definition
surgical puncture of the larynx
Term
-rrhea
 Definition
flow
Term
-ectasis
 Definition
dilation, expansion
Term
pneum(o)
 Definition
lungs
Term
-clysis
 Definition
wash out
Term
-dynia
 Definition
pain
Term
-esthesia
 Definition
perception, sense
Term
-lith
 Definition
stone
Term
-rrhagia
 Definition
excessive flow, bleeding
Term
cheil(o)
 Definition
lip
Term
mycosis
 Definition
fungus
Term
thorax
 Definition
chest
Term
melan(o)
 Definition
black
Term
-dynamics
 Definition
force
Term
encephal
 Definition
brain
Term
coni(o)
 Definition
dust
Term
bronch(o)
 Definition
a word part denoting the bronchi(plural) or broncus(singular)-the air passages within the lungs
Term
bronchorrhea
 Definition
excessive secretion of mucus from the bronchial mucous membrane
Term
bronchiectasis
 Definition
dilation of the bronchi
Term
bronchitis
 Definition
inflammation of the bronchi
Term
bronchoedema
 Definition
swelling of the mucosa of the bronchi
Term
bronchoscopy
 Definition
inspection or examination of the bronchi
Term
bronchoplegia
 Definition
paralysis of the bronchi
Term
bronchopnuemonitis
 Definition
inflammation of the lungs, originating at the bronchi
Term
pleur(o)
 Definition
combining form indicating the pleura (the membrane lining the chest cavity and covering the lungs)
Term
pleural
 Definition
of or relating to the pleura
Term
pleuralgia
 Definition
pain in the pleural region
Term
pleuroclysis
 Definition
the flushing out of the pleural cavity
Term
pleurorrhea
 Definition
effusion of fluid into the pleura
Term
pleurotomy
 Definition
incision into the pleura
Term
pleurocentesis
 Definition
surgical puncture or tap of the pleura
Term
pleurocele
 Definition
herniation of the lung tissue or of the pleura
Term
rhin(o)
 Definition
a combining form denoting the nose
Term
rhinodynia
 Definition
pain in the nose or nasal area
Term
rhinesthesia
 Definition
pertaining to the sense of smell
Term
rhinolith
 Definition
a stone or concretion of the nose
Term
rhinorrhagia
 Definition
nosebleed, also known as epistaxis
Term
rhinocheiloplasty
 Definition
plastic surgery of the lip and nose
Term
rhinitis
 Definition
inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nose
Term
rhinomycosis
 Definition
fungus infection of the nose
Term
pneumon(o), pneum(o), pneum(ato), or pneum(a)
 Definition
a combining form denoting the lungs, respiration, air, or gas
Term
pneumonitis
 Definition
inflammation of the lung
Term
pneumonography
 Definition
X-ray of the lung
Term
pneumomelanosis
 Definition
the blackening of the lung, as from coal dust
Term
pneumodynamics
 Definition
the dynamics of the respiratory system
Term
pneumoencephalography
 Definition
radiographic films of the brain utilizing injections of air or gas
Term
pneumoconiosis
 Definition
a disease caused by dust or other particles in the lungs
Term
pneumothorax
 Definition
accumulation of air in the chest cavity
Term
pneumocentesis
 Definition
surgical puncture for aspiration of the lung
Term
-logist
 Definition
specialist
Term
-tresia
 Definition
opening, hole
Term
-pexy
 Definition
fix, fasten
Term
-coccus
 Definition
bacterium
Term
-cleisis
 Definition
closure
Term
-rrhexis
 Definition
rupture
Term
-trophy
 Definition
nourishment
Term
ren(o)
 Definition
kidney
Term
-megaly
 Definition
enlargement
Term
-tripsy
 Definition
crush
Term
-trich
 Definition
hair or capillary vessels
Term
ankyl(o)
 Definition
bent, crooked
Term
cec(o)
 Definition
cecum
Term
ec
 Definition
out
Term
-tropy
 Definition
a turning
Term
cocyg
 Definition
coccyx
Term
sacr(o)
 Definition
sacrum
Term
pelv(i)
 Definition
pelvis
Term
lumb(o)
 Definition
lumbar portion of the spine
Term
-ptosis
 Definition
falling
Term
nas(o)
 Definition
nose
Term
-iasis
 Definition
diseased condition
Term
salping(o)
 Definition
tube
Term
-xer(o)
 Definition
dry
Term
-emphraxis
 Definition
stoppage
Term
rhin(o)
 Definition
a combining form denoting the nose
Term
rhinodynia
 Definition
pain in the nose or nasal area
Term
rhinesthesia
 Definition
pertaining to the sense of smell
Term
rhinolith
 Definition
a stone or concretion of the nose
Term
proct(o)
 Definition
a word element denoting the rectum or anus
Term
proctologist
 Definition
specialist in the diagnosis and treatment of rectal disorders
Term
proctatresia
 Definition
anal atresia-absence of proper rectal opening
Term
proctoptosis
 Definition
prolapse or falling of the rectum
Term
proctocele
 Definition
hernial protrusion of the rectum
Term
proctopexy
 Definition
surgical fixing or fastening of the rectum
Term
proctorrhea
 Definition
a mucouserous discharge from the rectum
Term
proctoscopy
 Definition
examination of the rectum by the use of a proctoscope
Term
enter(o)
 Definition
a word element denoting the intestines
Term
enterorrhagia
 Definition
hemorrhage from the intestine
Term
enterococcus
 Definition
a type of intestinal bacteria
Term
enterolithiasis
 Definition
stones or calculi found in the intestine
Term
enterauxe
 Definition
enlargement of the intestinal wall
Term
enterorrhexis
 Definition
rupture of the intestinal wall
Term
enterocleisis
 Definition
blockage or closure of the intestine
Term
enterokinesis
 Definition
muscular movement of the intestinal canal
Term
enteroclysis
 Definition
injection or introduction of liquid into the intestine
Term
hepat(o), hepat(ico)
 Definition
word parts denoting the liver
Term
hepatic
 Definition
of or pertaining to the liver
Term
hepatatrophy
 Definition
atrophy or wasting of the liver
Term
hepatorenal
 Definition
pertaining to the liver and kidneys
Term
heptaomegaly
 Definition
enlargement of the liver
Term
hepaticolithotripsy
 Definition
process of crushin a stone in the hepatic duct
Term
hepatitis
 Definition
inflammation of the liver
Term
hepatorrhaphy
 Definition
surgical repair or suture of the liver
Term
gloss(o), gloss(ia)
 Definition
word parts denoting the tongue
Term
glossitis
 Definition
inflammation of the tongue
Term
glossotrichia
 Definition
hairy tongue
Term
glossoncus
 Definition
swelling or tumor of the tongue
Term
ankyloglossia
 Definition
tongue tied
Term
glossectomy
 Definition
removal of all or part of the tongue
Term
glossodynia
 Definition
pain in the tongue
Term
glossorrhaphy
 Definition
suture of an injured tongue
Term
ile(o)
 Definition
a combining form denoting relationship to the ileum, the third or distal portion of the small intestine
Term
ileectomy
 Definition
surgical removal or excision of the ileum
Term
ileoproctostomy
 Definition
making a surgical connection or opening between the rectum and ileum
Term
ileorrhaphy
 Definition
suture of the ileum
Term
ileocecal
 Definition
pertaining to the ileum and cecum
Term
ileotomy
 Definition
incision into the ileum
Term
ileoentectropy
 Definition
eversion (an outward turning) of the ileum
Term
ileitis
 Definition
inflammation of the ileum
Term
ili(o)
 Definition
a combining form denoting relationship to the ilium, the superior portion of the hip bone
Term
iliocostal
 Definition
pertaining to the ribs and ilium
Term
iliac
 Definition
pertaining to the ilium
Term
iliococcygeal
 Definition
pertaining to the ilium and coccyx
Term
iliosacral
 Definition
pertaining to the ilium and sacrum
Term
iliopelvic
 Definition
pertaining to the pelvis and ilium
Term
iliometer
 Definition
an instrument for measuring the ilium
Term
iliolumbar
 Definition
pertaining to the lumbar and iliac region
Term
choledoch(o)
 Definition
a word part denoting bile or the common bile duct
Term
cholecyst(o)
 Definition
a word part to denote the gallbladder (a bile sac)
Term
-steresis
 Definition
privation, loss
Term
-donesis
 Definition
trembling
Term
-copia
 Definition
weariness, fatigue
Term
pachy
 Definition
thick
Term
-synechia
 Definition
holding together
Term
-diastasis
 Definition
separation
Term
-diastasis
 Definition
separation
Term
-diastasis
 Definition
separation
Term
iri(o)
 Definition
iris
Term
poly
 Definition
much
Term
helecosis
 Definition
ulceration
Term
lab(i)
 Definition
lip
Term
septal
 Definition
septum (a wall)
Term
blenn(o)
 Definition
mucous
Term
-sclerosis
 Definition
hardening
Term
-auxesis
 Definition
increase, enlargement
Term
aden(o)
 Definition
glands
Term
-cyst(o)
 Definition
sac
Term
cholecystography
 Definition
X-ray examination of the gall bladder
Term
cholecystotomy
 Definition
excision or removal of the gall bladder
Term
choledochotomy
 Definition
incision into the gall bladder
Term
cholodocholithotripsy
 Definition
the crushing of a stone in the common bile duct
Term
cholecystitis
 Definition
inflammation of the gall bladder
Term
cholecystoptosis
 Definition
a downward displacement of the gall bladder
Term
choledochogastrostomy
 Definition
surgical connection between the stomach and the common bile duct
Term
cholelithiasis
 Definition
a stone in the gall bladder
Term
pharyng(o)
 Definition
a word part denoting the pharynx
Term
pharyngonasal
 Definition
pertaining to the nose and pharynx
Term
pharyngitis
 Definition
inflammation of the pharynx
Term
pharyngoemphraxis
 Definition
obstruction of the pharynx
Term
pharyngoscope
 Definition
instrument used to examine the pharynx
Term
pharyngostenosis
 Definition
narrowing of the pharynx
Term
pharyngosalpingitis
 Definition
inflammation of the pharynx and eustacian tube
Term
pharyngoxerosis
 Definition
drying of the pharynx
Term
opthalm(o)
 Definition
a combining form denoting the eye
Term
opthalmosteresis
 Definition
loss of an eye
Term
opthalmoplegia
 Definition
paralysis of an eye muscle
Term
opthalmomyitis
 Definition
inflammation of the muscles that move the eyeball
Term
opthalmology
 Definition
study or science of what is known of the eye and its structure
Term
opthalmoscope
 Definition
instrument to examine the eye
Term
opthalmoscope
 Definition
instrument to examine the eye
Term
opthalmoscope
 Definition
instrument to examine the eye
Term
opthalmodonesis
 Definition
a trembling motion of the eye
Term
opthalmometer
 Definition
an instrument used to measure the eye
Term
opthalmomalacia
 Definition
abnormal softness of the eye or eyeball
Term
opthalmocopia
 Definition
eye strain or weariness of the eye
Term
blephar(o)
 Definition
a word part denoting the eyelid
Term
blepharorrhapy
 Definition
surgical repair or suture of the eyelid
Term
pachyblepharon
 Definition
thickening of the eyelid
Term
blepharosynechia
 Definition
the growing together or adhesion of the eyelid
Term
blepharitis
 Definition
inflammation of the eyelid
Term
blepharoplasty
 Definition
plastic surgery on the eyelid
Term
blepharoptosis
 Definition
drooping of the eyelid
Term
blepharodiastasis
 Definition
excessive separation of the eyelids, causing the eye to open very wide
Term
dips(o), dips(ia)
 Definition
word parts denoting thirst
Term
dypsomania
 Definition
a compulsion or uncontrollable desire to drink spiritous liquor
Term
polydipsia
 Definition
excessive thirst
Term
dipsotherapy
 Definition
treatment by limitation of how much water is ingested
Term
dipsogen
 Definition
an agent which produces thirst
Term
dipsosis
 Definition
a condition producing thirst
Term
kerat(o)
 Definition
a combining form denoting the cornea of the eye or horny tissue
Term
keratectasia
 Definition
protrusion of the cornea
Term
keratomycosis
 Definition
fungus infection of the cornea
Term
keratoiritis
 Definition
inflammation of the cornea and the iris
Term
keratocentesis
 Definition
surgical puncture of the cornea
Term
keratohelcosis
 Definition
ulceration of the cornea
Term
keratoplasty
 Definition
plastic surgery on the cornea
Term
keratocele
 Definition
herniation of part of the cornea
Term
naso
 Definition
a combining form to denote the nose
Term
nasolabial
 Definition
pertaining to the nose and up
Term
nasopharyngoscope
 Definition
an instrument for examination of the nasopharynx
Term
nasoseptal
 Definition
pertaining to the nose and septum
Term
nasoscope
 Definition
a lighted instrument to examine the nose
Term
nasograph
 Definition
an instrument used for measuring the nose
Term
nasal
 Definition
pertaining to the nose
Term
ot(o)
 Definition
a combining form indicating the ear
Term
otitis
 Definition
inflammation of the ear
Term
otalgia
 Definition
earache or ear pain
Term
otoblennorrhea
 Definition
mucus discharge from the ear
Term
otologist
 Definition
specialist in studying and treating ear disorders
Term
otorrhea
 Definition
a discharge from the ear
Term
otomycosis
 Definition
fungus infection of the ear canal
Term
otopyosis
 Definition
formation of pus in the ear
Term
otosclerosis
 Definition
a new formation of spongy bone in the ear
Term
irid(o)
 Definition
a combining form denoting a relationship to the iris of the eye
Term
iridauxesis
 Definition
enlargement or thickening of the iris
Term
iridectasis
 Definition
diliation of the iris
Term
iridomalacia
 Definition
softening of the iris
Term
iridosteresis
 Definition
loss or absence of all or part of the iris
Term
iridotomy
 Definition
incision into the iris
Term
iritis
 Definition
inflammation of the iris
Term
iridoplegia
 Definition
paralysis of the iris
Term
dacry(o)
 Definition
a combining from denoting tears or lacrimal (tear) glands or ducts
Term
dacryoadenitis
 Definition
inflammation of the lacrimal (tear) gland
Term
dacryoma
 Definition
a tumor of the lacrimal apparatus
Term
dacryostenosis
 Definition
narrowing of the lacrimal (tear) duct
Term
dacryolithiasis
 Definition
a stone or concretion in a lacrimal gland or duct
Term
dacryocyst
 Definition
a lacrimal or tear sac
Term
dacryocystitis
 Definition
inflammation of the tear or lacrimal sac
Term
dacryorrhea
 Definition
excessive discharge of tears
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