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muscle word parts
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| asthen-, -asthenia | weakness of lack of strength |
| bi- | twice, double, two |
| -cele | hernia, tumor, swelling |
| condyl/o | condyle, knuckle, knob |
| dys- | bad, difficult, painful |
| fasci/o | fascia, fibrous band |
| fibr/o | fibrous tissue, fiber |
| -ia | abnormal condition |
| -ic | pertaining to |
| kines/o, kinesi/o | movement |
| my/o | muscle |
| -plegia | paralysis, stroke |
| -rrhexis | rupture |
| tax/o | coordination, order |
| ten/o, tend/o, tendin/o | tendon, stretch out, extend, strain |
| ton/o | tone, stretching, tension |
| tri- | three |
| quad- | four |
| para- | beside |
| hemi- | half |
| sacr/o | flesh |
| brady- | slow |
| -algia | pain |
| OT | occupational therapy |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| MD | doctor of medicine |
| ROM | range of motion |