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MED104 Unit 5 Discussion Deciphering the Code
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Gynecology | Study of medical issues specific to women root: gynec/o (woman) suffix: -logy (study of) |
| Gynecologist | Specialist in female reproductive health root: gynec/o (woman) suffix: -logist (specialist) |
| Endometriosis | Condition where uterine lining grows outside the uterus prefix: endo- (inside) root: metri (uterus) suffix: -osis (condition) |
| Amniocentesis | Surgical puncture of the amniotic sac root: amni/o (amnion) suffix: -centesis (puncture) |
| Cervicitis | Inflammation of the cervix root: cervic/o (cervix) suffix: -itis (inflammation) |