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A&P Latin Roots
Latin roots used in common anatomical terms
| Latin Root | Meaning |
|---|---|
| aden- | Gland |
| angi- | Vessels |
| anti- | Against |
| arthr- | Joint |
| bi- | Two, twice |
| bronch- | Windpipe |
| carcin- | Cancer |
| cardi- | Heart |
| carp- | Wrist |
| -cyte | Cell |
| derm- | Skin |
| diploi- | Double |
| -emia | Blood |
| endo- | Within |
| erythro- | Red |
| gastr- | Stomach |
| -genesis | Formation |
| hemat- | Blood |
| hepa- | Liver |
| hemi- | Half |
| histo- | Tissue |
| -itis | Inflammation |
| karyo- | Nucleus |
| -lysis | Destruction |
| nephro- | Kidney |
| neuro- | Nerve |
| osteo- | Bone |
| path- | Disease |
| sept- | Contamination |
| vaso- | Vessel |