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jcs rt wds 09 w/wds

JCS Mr. Morris' Bio Root Words Section 09 W/ Words

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itis inflammation
Dermatitis A general term used to describe inflammation of the skin.
Hepatitis Inflammation of the liver.
karyo body
Megakaryoyte The giant cell of bone marrow containing a greatly lobulated nucleus, from which mature blood platelets originate.
Karyotype The chromosomal constitution of the cell nucleus; by extension, the photomicrograph of chromosomes arranged according to the Denver classification.
kerato horn
Keratin Any of a family of scleroproteins that are the main constituents of epidermis, hair, nails, and horny tissues.
Hyperkeratosis Hypertrophy of the stratum corneum of the skin.
kino, kinin to move
Bradykinin A very powerful vasodilator that increases capillary permeability; in addition, it constricts smooth muscle and stimulates pain receptors.
lact, lacto, lactin milk
Prolactin A hormone of the anterior pituitary that stimulates and sustains lactation in postpartum mammals.
Lactating To secrete milk.
lax loose; slack
Laxative Products that promote bowel movements.
leuko white
Leukocyte White blood cell.
liga to bind together
Ligament Connective tissue used in connecting bones to other bones.
Ligature Any material, such as thread or wire, used for tying a vessel or to constrict a part.
lip, lipo fat
Lipoid Fat-like.
Liposuction Cosmetic surgery performed to remove unwanted deposits of fat from under the skin.
lith stone
Cholelithiasis The presence or formation of gallstones in the gallbladder or bile ducts.
lyso, lyasis, lyze dissolution
Hydrolysis The cleavage of a compound by the addition of water.
macr large
Macrophage A large white blood cell, found primarily in the bloodstream and connective tissue, that helps the body fight off infections by ingesting the disease-causing organism.
mal abnormal
Malabsorption Defective or inadequate absorption of nutrients from the intestinal tract.
mamilla little breast
Mamillary Relating to or shaped like a nipple.
mast, masto breast
Mastoid breast-shaped.
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