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Lesson 11-Prefix/Suf
The Endocrine System
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| -dipsia | thirst |
| -ism | condition, state of |
| poly- | many |
| a- | Without |
| an- | Without |
| anti- | Opposing, against |
| endo- | Within |
| hyper- | Increased |
| hypo- | Decreased |
| para- | Near, alongside of |
| pre- | Before |
| poly- | Excessive |
| -crine | To secrete |
| -ectomy | Surgical removal |
| -emia | Blood condition |
| -ia | Abnormal condition |
| -ism | Condition, state of |
| -itis | Inflammation |
| -megaly | Abnormal enlargement |
| -oma | Tumor |
| -osis | Abnormal condition |
| -phagia | Eating |
| -rrhea | Discharge |
| -tropin | To stimulate |