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Word Part - 14
Prefix/Suffix
| Word Part | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| sten | Narrowing | Pyloric stenosis-Narrowing of the distal stomach where it feeds into the small intestine |
| strat | Layer | Stratified squamous epithelia-Many layers of flat cells (the skin is an example) |
| super, supra | Above, Over | Superior vena cava-Veins bringing blood from above the heart, Supraorbital-Over the eye |
| tachy | Fast | Tachycardia-Faster than normal heart rate |
| -tension | Pressure | Hypertension-High blood pressure (pressure exerted on artery walls) |
| therm | Heat | Thermoreceptor-Nerve receptors that detect changes in temperature |
| thromb | Clot | Thrombocyte-Clotting cell (also called a platelet) |
| -tonic | Strength | Isotonic-Equal concentration of solute between ICF and ECF |
| tri-, tert- | Three, Third | Triglyceride-Lipid containing a glycerol and 3 fatty acids, Tertiary bronchus-3rd division off trachea (airway) |
| zyg | Union | Zygote-Union of egg and sperm |