Term | Definition |
physio-
Ex. Martha became an exercise physiologist in order to study how the body reacts to exercise. | nature |
bucc(o)-
Ex. A buccal smear collects cells from the tongue. | cheek |
palpebr-
Ex. The palpebral conjunctiva is a membrane that coats the inside of the eyelid. | eyelid |
plasia-
Ex. Myelodysplasia are medical conditions with ineffective production of all blood cells. | development or growth |
rug-
Ex. A wrinkle in skin is "rug", and is commonly experienced after taking long baths or showers. | wrinkle, fold, crease |
aur-
Ex. Staphylococcus aureus diseases can cause minor infections or life-threatening diseases; it varies. | ear |
acoust(l)-
Ex. An acoustic neuroma forms on a nerve that connects the ear to the brain. | hearing, sound |
colp(o)-
Ex. A colporrhaphy repairs a defect in the wall of the vagina. | hollow, vagina |
phon-
Ex. Phonology is a branch linguistics that is concerned with the organization of sounds in languages. | voice, sound |
leio-
Ex. A leiomyoma is a benign smooth muscle neoplasm. | smooth |
cor-
Ex. Coronary artery disease is very common and can't be cured. | heart |
ren-
Ex. Renal failure causes failure to filter waste products from the blood. | kidney |
orchi-
Ex. Orchitis is the swelling and inflammation of the testicles. | testis |
glyco-
Ex. Glycopyrrolate reduces secretions in the mouth, throat, airway, and stomach before surgery. | sweet, sugar |
encephal-
Ex. Encephalopathy is a broad term used to describe any brain disease that alters brain function or structure. | brain |
thalm-
Ex. The thalamus is located deep within the brain that sends signals all around the structures of the brain. | inner chamber |
plexus-
Ex. Plexus Medical Recruitment provides a free recruitment service to doctors and nurses from all specialties. | braid, interweaving, or network |
cilia-
Ex. The ciliary muscle controls accommodation for viewing objects at varying distances. | eyelash |
dendr-
Ex.Dendrites are extensions of nerve cells that receive impulses from other cells in the body. | tree, branching (as in nervous system) |
phelb-
Ex. A phlebotomist draws blood from patients and tests it. | vein |
pilo-
Ex. Pilonidal cysts are skin growths on the tail bone that contain hair and skin. | hair |
histo-
Ex. Histoplasmosis is an infection caused by a fungus in bird and bat feces in humid areas. | tissue |
stoma-
Ex. Stomatitis causes painful swelling and sores in the mouth. | mouth or opening |
tympan-
Ex. A tympanic membrane vibrates in response to sounds. | eardrum or its enclosure |
umbilic-
Ex. After birth, the umbilical cord has to be cut. | navel |