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A&P Latin Roots
Latin roots used in common anatomical terms
Latin Root | Meaning |
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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 |