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JCS Mr. Morris' Bio Root Words Section 05 W/ Words

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cyst   sac  
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Blastocyst:   A cluster of cells representing multiple cell divisions that have occurred in the fallopian tube after successful fertilization of an ovum by a sperm.  
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cyt   a hollow cell  
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Cytology:   The study of cells, their origin, structure, function, and pathology.  
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de   from,away  
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Deactivation:   To inhibit, block, or disrupt the action of (an enzyme or other biological agent).  
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dendr   tree  
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Dendrite:   One of the threadlike extensions of the cytoplasm of a neuron.  
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Dendrology:   The botanical study of trees and other woody plants.  
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dent   teeth  
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Dentition:   The teeth in the dental arch; ordinarily used to designate the natural teeth in position in their alveoli.  
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Dentist:   A person who is trained and licensed to practice dentistry  
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derm   skin  
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Dermatome:   An instrument for cutting thin skin slices for grafting  
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Dermatology:   The medical specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of skin diseases.  
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desmo   band  
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Desmosome:   A circular, dense body that forms the site of attachment between certain epithelial cells.  
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di   twice  
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Disaccharide:   Any of a class of sugars yielding two mono-saccharides on hydrolysis.  
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dia   through  
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Diameter:   The length of a straight line passing through the center of a circle and connecting opposite points on its circumference.  
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digit   finger, toe  
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Digital:   Of or resembling a finger or toe or an impression made by them.  
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diplo   double  
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Diploid:   An individual or cell having two full sets of homologous chromosomes  
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dis   apart, away from  
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Disability:   Inability to function normally, physically or mentally.  
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diure   to urinate  
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Diuresis:   Increased excretion of urine.  
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Diuretic:   A substance or drug that tends to increase the discharge of urine.  
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dys   painful  
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Dysmenorrhea:   The occurrence of painful cramps during menstruation.  
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ectasis   expansion  
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Atelectasis:   A collapse of lung tissue affecting part or all of one lung.  
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