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Med. Terms 126-150

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physio- Ex. Martha became an exercise physiologist in order to study how the body reacts to exercise.   nature  
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bucc(o)- Ex. A buccal smear collects cells from the tongue.   cheek  
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palpebr- Ex. The palpebral conjunctiva is a membrane that coats the inside of the eyelid.   eyelid  
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plasia- Ex. Myelodysplasia are medical conditions with ineffective production of all blood cells.   development or growth  
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rug- Ex. A wrinkle in skin is "rug", and is commonly experienced after taking long baths or showers.   wrinkle, fold, crease  
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aur- Ex. Staphylococcus aureus diseases can cause minor infections or life-threatening diseases; it varies.   ear  
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acoust(l)- Ex. An acoustic neuroma forms on a nerve that connects the ear to the brain.   hearing, sound  
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colp(o)- Ex. A colporrhaphy repairs a defect in the wall of the vagina.   hollow, vagina  
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phon- Ex. Phonology is a branch linguistics that is concerned with the organization of sounds in languages.   voice, sound  
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leio- Ex. A leiomyoma is a benign smooth muscle neoplasm.   smooth  
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cor- Ex. Coronary artery disease is very common and can't be cured.   heart  
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ren- Ex. Renal failure causes failure to filter waste products from the blood.   kidney  
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orchi- Ex. Orchitis is the swelling and inflammation of the testicles.   testis  
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glyco- Ex. Glycopyrrolate reduces secretions in the mouth, throat, airway, and stomach before surgery.   sweet, sugar  
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encephal- Ex. Encephalopathy is a broad term used to describe any brain disease that alters brain function or structure.   brain  
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thalm- Ex. The thalamus is located deep within the brain that sends signals all around the structures of the brain.   inner chamber  
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plexus- Ex. Plexus Medical Recruitment provides a free recruitment service to doctors and nurses from all specialties.   braid, interweaving, or network  
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cilia- Ex. The ciliary muscle controls accommodation for viewing objects at varying distances.   eyelash  
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dendr- Ex.Dendrites are extensions of nerve cells that receive impulses from other cells in the body.   tree, branching (as in nervous system)  
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phelb- Ex. A phlebotomist draws blood from patients and tests it.   vein  
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pilo- Ex. Pilonidal cysts are skin growths on the tail bone that contain hair and skin.   hair  
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histo- Ex. Histoplasmosis is an infection caused by a fungus in bird and bat feces in humid areas.   tissue  
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stoma- Ex. Stomatitis causes painful swelling and sores in the mouth.   mouth or opening  
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tympan- Ex. A tympanic membrane vibrates in response to sounds.   eardrum or its enclosure  
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umbilic- Ex. After birth, the umbilical cord has to be cut.   navel  
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