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arthralgia  Pain in a joint.  
otalgia  Pain in the ear.  
neuralgia  Pain in the nerves.  
myalgia  Pain in the muscles.  
rectocele  Hernia of the rectum.  
cystocele  Hernia of the urinary bladder.  
thoracocentesis  Surgical puncture to remove fluid from the chest (thoracentesis).  
amniocentesis  Surgical puncture of the amnion.  
streptococcus  Berry-shaped (spheroidal) bacterium found in twisted chains.  
staphylococci  Berry-shaped (spheroidal) bacteria in clusters.  
erythrocyte  Red blood cell.  
leukocyte  White blood cell.  
thrombocyte  Clotting cell.  
pleurodynia  Pain in the chest wall muscles that is aggravated by breathing (literally; pain of the pleura).  
laryngectomy  Removal of the larynx.  
mastectomy  Removal of the breast.  
anemia  Decrease in erythrocytes or hemoglobin.  
ischemia  To hold back blood from an area of the body.  
carcinogenesis  Condition of producing cancer.  
pathogenesis  Condition of producing disease.  
angiogenesis  Formation of blood vessels.  
carcinogenic  Pertaining to producing cancer.  
osteogenic  Pertaining to produced within bone.  
electroencephalogram  Record of the electricity in the brain.  
myelogram  Record (x-ray) of the spinal cord.  
mammogram  Record (x-ray) of the breast.  
electroencephalograph  Instrument for recording the electricity in the brain.  
electroencephalography  Process of recording the electricity in the brain.  
angiography  Process of recording (x-ray) blood vessels.  
bronchitis  Inflammation of the bronchi.  
tonsillitis  Inflammation of the tonsils.  
thrombophlebitis  Inflammation of a vein with clot formation.  
opthalmology  Study of the eye.  
morphology  Study of shape or form  
hemolysis  Destruction of blood (breakdown of red blood cells with release of hemoglobin).  
ostemalacia  Softening of bone  
chondromalacia  Softening of cartilage.  
acromegaly  Enlargement of the spleen.  
splenomegaly  Enlargement of the spleen.  
myoma  Tumor (benign) of muscle.  
myosarcoma  Tumor (malignant) of a muscle (a type of flesh tissue).  
multiple myeloma  Tumor of bone marrow.  
hematoma  Collection of blood (bruise).  
biopsy  To view life; microscopic examination of living tissue.  
necropsy  Visual examination of dead bodies; autopsy (most often used for animals).  
necrosis  Condition of death (of cells).  
hydronephrosis  Abnormal condition of water (found) in the kidney.  
leukocytosis  Abnormal condition (slight increase in numbers) of normal white blood cells.  
cardiomyopathy  Disease of heart muscle.  
erythropenia  Deficiency of red blood cells.  
neutropenia  Deficiency in neutrophils.  
thrombocytopenia  Deficiency of clotting cells.  
acrophobia  Fear of heights.  
agoraphobia  Fear of being in open, crowded spaces (marketplace).  
achondroplasia  No (improper) development of cartilage.  
angioplasty  Surgical repair of blood vessels.  
blepharoptosis  Prolapse, sagging of an eyelid.  
nephroptosis  Prolapse of a kidney.  
arteriosclerosis  Hardening of the arteries.  
laparoscope  Instrument to visually examine the abdomen  
laparoscopy  process of visual examination of the abdomen.  
metastasis  Beyond control; spreading of a cancerous tumor.  
hemostasis  Stopping the flow of blood (naturally by clotting of artificially by compression).  
colostomy  New opening of the colon (to the outside of the body).  
tracheostomy  New opening of the windpipe ( to the outside of the body).  
hydrotherapy  Treatment with water.  
chemotherapy  Treatment with drugs.  
radiotherapy  Treatment with x-rays.  
iaparotomy  Incision into the abdomen.  
phlebotomy  Incision of a vein.  
hypertrophy  Excessive development.  
atrophy  No development; wasting away of tissue.  
radiographer  One who records x-rays, radiologic technologist. A person who, under the supervision of a physician, operates radiologic equipment and assist radiologists.  
leukemia  Condition of increase in white cells (malignancy)  
pneumonia  Condition (abnormal) of the lungs.  
neuphrologist  Specialist in the study of the kidney.  
arteriole  Small artery.  
venule  Small vein.  
pericardium  Structure surrounding the heart.  
nephropathy  Disease of the kidney.  
cardiac  Pertaining to the heart.  
peritoneal  Pertaining to the peritoneum.  
inguinal  Pertaining to the groin.  
pleural  Pertaining to the pleura.  
tonsillar  Pertaining to tonsils.  
pulmonary  Pertaining to the lungs.  
axillary  Pertaining to the armpit.  
laryngeal  Pertaining to the voice box.  
chronic  Long-term; over a period of time.  
pathological  Pertaining to the study of disease.  
adenoids  Resembling glands(lymphatic tissue in the throat, near the throat.  
adipose  Pertaining to fat.  
mucous  Pertaining to mucus.  
necrotic  Pertaining to death (of cells).  
abdominocentesis  Surgical puncture of the abdomen.  
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