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Medical Terminology
Term | Definition |
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onc(o) | means tumor. is its combining form. For example, _____ study tumors and cancer |
opthalm(o) | means eye. is its combining form. For example, _____ refers to a medical professional who studies eyes and sight. |
oste(o) | means bone. is its combining form. For example, _____ is the thinning and loss of bone over time. |
path(o) | means disease. is its combining form. For example, _____ is the study of disease |
pharmac(o) | means drug or medication. is its combining form. For example, _____ is the study of drugs and medication |
phleb(o) | means veins. is its combining form. For example, _____ are healthcare professionals who draw blood from veins |
physi(o) | means nature, origin, or function. is its combining form. For example, _____ is the study of the function of living organisms |
pulmon(o) | means lungs. is its combining form. For example, _____ embolism is a blockage in an artery leading to the lung |
thoraci(c) | means chest. is its combining form. For example, thoracic means relating to the chest |