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Root Words
Medical Terminology - Root Words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Stomato | Mouth |
| Dento | Teeth |
| Glosso or Linguo | Tongue |
| Gingivo | Gums |
| Encephalo | Brain |
| Gastro | Stomach |
| Entero | Intestine |
| Colo | Large intestine |
| Procto | Anus/rectum |
| Hepato | Liver |
| Nephro or Rene | Kidney |
| Orchido | Testis |
| Oophoro | Ovary |
| Hystero or Metro | Uterus |
| Salpingo | Uterine tubes |
| Dermo | Skin |
| Mammo or Masto | Breasts |
| Masto or Mammo | Breasts |
| Metro or Hystero | Uterus |
| Rene or Nephro | Kidney |
| Linguo or Glosso | Tongue |
| Osteo | Bones |
| Cardio | Heart |
| Cysto | Bladder |
| Rhino | Nose |
| Phlebo or Veno | Veins |
| Veno or Phlebo | Veins |
| Pneumo or Pulmo | Lungs |
| Pulmo or Pneumo | Lungs |
| Hemo or Emia | Blood |
| Emia or Hemo | Blood |