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Term
a-
 Definition
Absence of, without 
Term
ab-
 Definition
 Away from
Term
ad-
 Definition
Toward 
Term
ad-
 Definition
Toward 
Term
dys-
 Definition
Painful, difficult, abnormal, labored
Term
hyper-
 Definition
Above, excessive 
Term
inter
 Definition
Between
Term
intra-:
 Definition
 Within, 
Term
poly
 Definition
Many, much 
Term
sub
 Definition
Below
Term
Supra
 Definition
Above
Term
sym::
 Definition
Together
Term
-al
 Definition
Pertaining to
Term
-algia
 Definition
Pain
Term
-ar
 Definition
Pertaining to
Term
-asthenia
 Definition
Weakness
Term
-centesis
 Definition
Surgical puncture to aspirate
Term
-clasia
 Definition
Break
Term
-clast
 Definition
Break
Term
-desis
 Definition
Surgical fixation,
Term
-ectomy
 Definition
Excision, surgical removal, cutting out 
Term
-gram
 Definition
The record, radiographic image
Term
-graphy
 Definition
 Process of recording, radiographic imaging
Term
-ic
 Definition
Pertaining to
Term
-itis
 Definition
inflammation
Term
-lysis
 Definition
Loosening, separating, dissolution 
Term
-malacia
 Definition
Softening
Term
-oid
 Definition
Resembling
Term
-oma
 Definition
Tumor
Term
-osis
 Definition
Abnormal
Term
-penia
 Definition
Abnormal
Term
-physis
 Definition
Growth
Term
-plasty
 Definition
 Surgical repair
Term
-rrhaphy
 Definition
Suturing
Term
-sarcoma
 Definition
Malignant tumor 
Term
-scopy
 Definition
Process of viewing, visual examination 
Term
-tomy
 Definition
Incision, cut into 
Term
-trophy
 Definition
Nourishment, development
Term
ankyl/o:
 Definition
Stiff, bent
Term
arthr/o
 Definition
Joint
Term
carp/o
 Definition
Carpals, wrist 
Term
chondr/o
 Definition
Cartilage
Term
clavic/o
 Definition
Clavicle, collarbone 
Term
cost/o
 Definition
Ribs 
Term
crani/o:
 Definition
Cranium
Term
electr/o
 Definition
Electricity
Term
fasci/o:
 Definition
 Fascia
Term
fibr/o:
 Definition
Fibrous connective tissue
Term
kinesi/o
 Definition
Movement, motion  
Term
kyph/o
 Definition
Increased convexity of the spine 
Term
lamin/o
 Definition
Lamina (thin, flat plate or layer)
Term
leiomy/o
 Definition
Smooth (visceral) muscle that lines the walls of internal organs
Term
lord/o:
 Definition
Bent forward, increased concavity of the spine 
Term
lumb/o
 Definition
 Loin, lumbar region of the spine 
Term
mandibul/o
 Definition
Mandible, lower jaw bone 
Term
maxill/o
 Definition
Maxilla, upper jaw bone 
Term
menisc/on
 Definition
 Meniscus, crescent 
Term
my/o
 Definition
Muscle 
Term
myel/o
 Definition
Marrow (bone), spinal cord
Term
oste/o
 Definition

 Bone 
Term
patell/o:
 Definition
Patella, kneecap 
Term
pelv/i
 Definition
Pelvis, pelvic bone
Term
pelv/o
 Definition
Pelvis, pelvic bone
Term
petr/o
 Definition
 Stone
Term
phalang/o:
 Definition
Bones of the fingers and toes 
Term
plant/o
 Definition
 Sole of the foot 
Term
pub/o
 Definition
Pubis (hipbone)
Term
rachi/o.
 Definition
Vertebral spine, vertebral column 
Term
rhabd/o
 Definition
 Rod-shaped, striated 
Term
sarc/o
 Definition
Flesh, connective tissue 
Term
scoli/o
 Definition
 Crooked, curved 
Term
spondyl/o:
 Definition
Vertebra, spine, vertebral column 
Term
tars/o:
 Definition
Tarsals, ankle bones
Term
teno/o
 Definition
Tendon
Term
vertebr/o
 Definition
 Vertebra, spine, vertebral column 
Term
BDT.
 Definition

 Bone Density Testing
Term
CTS
 Definition

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Term
EMG
 Definition

Electromyography
Term
MD
 Definition

 Muscular Dystrophy
Term
MG
 Definition

 Myasthenia Gravis
Term
OP
 Definition

 Osteoporosis
Term
OT
 Definition

= Occupational Therapy

 
Term
PKR
 Definition

Partial Knee Replacement
Term
PMR
 Definition

Polymyalgia Rheumatica

 
Term
RA
 Definition

Rheumatoid Arthritis
Term
ROM
 Definition

Range of Motion
Term
RSD
 Definition

= Repetitive Stress Disorder
Term
THR
 Definition

 Total Hip Replacement
Term
TKR
 Definition

Total Knee Replacement
Term
Achilles Tendon
 Definition
Achilles, a hero of Greek mythology
Term
Paget's Disease of Bone
 Definition
  • Named After: Sir James Paget, a British surgeon.
Term
Baker's Cyst
 Definition
  • Named After: William Morrant Baker, a British surgeon.
Term
Erb’s Palsy
 Definition
  • Named After: Wilhelm Heinrich Erb, a German neurologist.
Term
OA
 Definition

 Osteoarthritis
Term
Syn
 Definition
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