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enteritis

inflamation of the small intestines

cyt/o

cell

brady

slow

intra

within, inside

arthr/o

joint

scopy

visual examination

anti

contra= against

cystoscope

instrument for the bladder

psych/o

mind

ante

before

itis

inflamation

ped/o

child

osteo

bone

rhin/o

nose

lingu

tongue

cardi/o

heart

tachy

fast, rapid

oste/o

bone

carcin/o

cancer

peri

within, surrounding

La, Ai, Ic

pertaining to

ectomy

surigcal removal

ren/o or nephr/o

kidney

laryng/o

voice box

cephal/o

head

ophthalm/o

eye

gastr/o

stomach

neur/o

nerve

pathology

study of diseases

cyst/o

urinary tract

dys

difficult

megaly

enlargement

erythr/o

red

leuk/o

white

bi/o

life

scope

instrument

pneu

lung

logy

study of

neuralgia

nerve pain

neur

nerve

leukemia

cancer of the white blood cells

hyper/o

more or excessive

inter

between, among

erythrocyte

red blood cells

algia

pain

adenoma

tumor of the gland

Ad

towards

carinoma

cancerous tumor

stomy

create an artificial opening

pathy

disease

electrencephalogram

record electrical activity of the brain

cerebral

brain

singular rules/ ends in (NX singular)

drop NX add (Nges plural)

singular plural rules/ (Um singular)

drop Um add ( an A plural)

tomy

surigal incision

hydr/o

water

cellulitis

inflammation of subcutaneous connective tissue.

cyanosis

a bluish discoloration of the skin resulting from poor circulation or inadequate oxygenation of the blood.

dermatitis

inflammation of the skin

epidermis

The upper or outer layer of the two main layers of cells that make up the skin. ... The other main layer of the skin is the dermis, the inner layer of skin, that contains blood and lymph vessels, hair follicles, and glands.

folliculitis

inflammation of one or more follicles especially of the hair

hemoglobin

The oxygen-carrying pigment and predominant protein in the red blood cells. ... Each hemoglobin molecule is made up of four heme groups surrounding a globin group. Heme contains iron and gives a red color to the molecule. Globin consists of two linked pairs of polypeptide chains.

hypodermis

A subcutaneous layer of loose connective tissue containing a varying number of fat cells.

keratinocyte

a cell of the epidermis that produces keratin, is formed in the basal epidermal layer above the dermis, divides to produce more keratinocytes, and ultimately migrates into the outer protective layers of the skin and undergoes final differentiation into a corneocyte

lunula

: a crescent-shaped body part: asa: the whitish mark at the base of a fingernail— called also half-moonb: the crescentic unattached border of a semilunar valve

melanocyte

an epidermal cell that produces melanin

pediculosis

infestation with lice

sebaceous

Oil glands

subcutaneous

: being, living, occurring, or administered under the skin

sudoriferous

producing or conveying sweat

arthritis

inflammation of joints due to infectious, metabolic, or constitutional causes

bursitis

inflammation of a bursa (as of the shoulder or elbow)

scoliosis

a lateral curvature of the spine

costal

rib

coxal

the articulation between the femur and the hip bone

metacarpophalangeal

of, relating to, or involving both the metacarpus and the phalanges a metacarpophalangeal joint

metatarsaophalangeal

of, relating to, or involving both the metatarsus and the phalanges

osteoblast

a bone-forming cell

osteoclast

any of the large multinucleate cells closely associated with areas of bone resorption

osteocyte

a cell that is characteristic of adult bone and is isolated in a lacuna of the bone substance

osteoporosis

a condition that affects especially older women and is characterized by decrease in bone mass with decreased density and enlargement of bone spaces producing porosity and fragility

osteosarcoma

a sarcoma derived from bone or containing bone tissue— called also osteogenic sarcoma


(type of bone cancer)

hematpoiesis

the formation of blood or of blood cells in the living body

interphalangeal

occurring or existing between phalanges of the hand or foot//interphalangeal joints//interphalangeal swelling


intramembraneous

relating to, formed by, or being ossification of a membrane//intramembranous bone development

synovial

of, relating to, or secreting synovial fluid//synovial effusionalso : lined with synovial membrane//a synovial bursa//synovial tendon sheaths

periosteum

the membrane of connective tissue that closely invests all bones except at the articular surfaces

temporal

a bodily part (such as a bone or muscle) that is near the temples or the sides of the skull behind the orbits : a temporal part

abduction

moving a body part away from the midline of the body

adduction

moving a body part towards the midline of the body.

circumduction

moving a body part in a circle-EX. moving yoyr arm in a circular motion.

dorsiflexion

pointing the toes up.

eversion

turning the sole of the foot laterally.

flexion

bending a body part or decreasing the angle of the joint.

extension

straightening a body part or increasing the angle of a joint.

hyperextension

extending the body part past the normal anatomical position.

plantar flexion

pointing the toes down.

rotation

twisting a body part- EX. turning your head from side to side.

pronation

turning the palm of the hand down or lying face down.

supination

turning the palm of the hand up or lying face up.

inversion

turning the sole of the foot medially.

retraction

moving a body part posteriorly

protraction

moving a body part anteriorly

fibromyalgia

a chronic disorder characterized by widespread pain, tenderness, and stiffness of muscles and associated connective tissue structures that is typically accompanied by fatigue, headache, and sleep disturbances


tendonitis

inflammation of a tendon typically associated with acute injury and usually accompanied by pain and swelling

myocytes

a muscle cell

triceps

a muscle that arises from three headsespecially : the large extensor muscle along the back of the upper arm

rhabdomyolysis

the destruction or degeneration of muscle tissue (as from traumatic injury, excessive exertion, or stroke) accompanied by the release of breakdown products into the bloodstream and sometimes leading to acute renal failure

atherosclerosis

deposits in and fibrosis of the inner layer of the arteries

atrioventricular

of, relating to, or located between an atrium and ventricle of the heart

baroreceptor

a sensory nerve ending especially in the walls of large arteries (such as the carotid sinus) that is sensitive to changes in blood pressure

echocardiogram

a visual record made by echocardiographyalso : the procedure for producing such a record


electrocardiogram

a century-old technology that is commonly used to evaluate heart function by recording electrical pulses that cause the heart to beat. (EKG)

intercostal

situated or extending between the ribs

myocardium

the middle muscular layer of the heart wall

pericarditis

inflammation of the pericardium (group of membranes that surrond the heart)

pericardium

the conical sac of serous membrane that encloses the heart and the roots of the great blood vessels of vertebrates

stenosis

a narrowing or constriction of the diameter of a bodily passage or orifice

thrombophlebitis

is a condition in which a blood clot blocks or partially blocks blood flow in a vein, causing inflammation, swelling and pain.

vasoconstriction

narrowing of the lumen of blood vessels especially as a result of vasomotor action

ventricular

of, relating to, pertaining to,a cavity of a bodily part or organ: such as. a : a chamber of the heart which receives blood from a corresponding atrium and from which blood is forced into the arteries