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240 Med Terms L3
terms and definitions; lesson 3
| terms or word parts | definitions |
|---|---|
| bronch | bronchus, bronchi |
| laryng | larynx (voice box) |
| nas | nose |
| pharyng | pharynx (throat) |
| pne | breathing |
| pneum | lung, air |
| pneumon | lung, air |
| py | pus |
| rhin | nose |
| thorac | thorax (chest) |
| trache | trachea (windpipe) |
| a- an- | without, absence |
| dys- | difficult, painful, abnormal |
| endo- | within |
| hyper- | above, excessive |
| -centesis | surgical puncture to remove fluid |
| -eal | pertaining to |
| -ia | diseased state, condition |
| -orrhagia | rapid flow of blood |
| -orrhea | flow or excessive discharge |
| -ostomy | artificial opening |
| -plasty | surgical repair |
| -scope | instrument for visual examination |
| -scopic | visual examination |
| -scopy | visual examination |