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Chapter 1
Word part/ Terms/ Abbreviations
Term | Definition |
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Root | Foundation or subject of term. |
Suffix | Ending that give essential meaning to the term. |
Prefix | Added to the beginning of a term when needed to further modify the root. |
Pericardium | Tissue around the heart. |
Dysentery | Bad intestine condition. |
Hypoglycemia | Condition characterized by low sugar in the blood. |
Arthritis | Inflammation of the joint. |
Angiectomy | Surgical removal of a vessel. |
Myalgia | Pain of muscle. |
Osteotomy | Incision into a bone. |