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Chapter 1-16

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word root   core of the word, meaning, each term has one or more word root  
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suffix   word part attached to the end of the word root to modify its meaning  
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prefix   word part attached to the beginning of a word root to modify its meaning  
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combining vowel   word part, usually an o, used to ease pronunciation  
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muscle tissue   composed of cells that have a special ability to contract, usually producing movement  
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nervous tissue   found in the nerves, spinal cord, and brain. responsible for coordinating and controlling body activities  
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connective tissue   connects, supports, penetrates, and encases various body structures  
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epithelial tissue   the major covering of the external surface of the body  
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onc/o   tumor, mass  
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rhabd/o   rod-shaped, striated  
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-plasia   condition of formation, development, growth  
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anter/o   front  
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dist/o   away (from point of attachment)  
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medi/o   middle  
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proxim/o   near (the point of attachment)  
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ventr/o   belly (front)  
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-ad   toward  
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lateral   pertaining to a side  
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umbilical cord   around the navel  
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lumbar regions   to the right and left of the umbilical region, near the waist  
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epigastric region   superior to the umbilical region  
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hypochondriac regions   to the right and left of the epigastric region  
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hypogastric region   inferior to the umbilical region  
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lilac regions   to the right and left of the hypogastric region, near the groin  
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right upper quadrant (RUQ)   area encompassing the right lobe of the liver, gallbladder, medial portion of the pancreas, and portions of the small and large intestines  
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left upper quadrant (LUQ)   area encompassing the left lobe of the liver, stomach, the spleen, literal portion of the pancreas, and portions of the small and large intestines  
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right lower quadrant (RLQ)   area encompassing portions of the small and large intestines, the appendix, the right ureter, and the right ovary and uterine tube in woman or right spermatic duct in men  
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left lower quadrant (LLQ)   area encompassing portions of the small and large intestines, the left ureter, and the left ovary and uterine tube in woman or the left spermatic duct in men  
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epidermis   outer layer of skin  
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sebaceous glands   secrete sebum in to the hair follicles where the hair shafts pass through the dermis  
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nails   originate in the epidermis, ends of fingers and toes, white part is called the lunula  
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onych/o, ungu/o   nail  
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trich/o   hair  
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hidradenitis   inflammation of a sweat gland  
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basal call carcinoma (BCC)   epithelial tumor arising from the epidermis  
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squamous cell carcinoma (SqCCA)   malignant growth that develops from scalelike epithelial tissue  
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staphylococcus (staph)   berry-shaped in grapelike-clusters  
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streptococcus (strep)   berry-shaped in twisted chains  
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nevus   circumscribed malformations of the skin, usually black, brown, or flesh colored. birth mark, mole  
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BCC   basal cell carcinoma  
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pharynx   the throat. serves as a food and air passageway.  
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nas/o, rhin/o   nose  
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pulmon/o   lung  
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urinary system   removes waste material from the body, regulates fluid volume, maintains electrolyte concentration in the body.  
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nephron   urine-producing microscopic structure. 1 million on each kidney  
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ureter/o   ureter  
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hydr/o   water  
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ureterostenosis   narrowing of the ureter  
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prostate gland   encircles a proximal section of the urethra. It secretes a fluid that aids in the movement of the sperm and ejaculation  
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scrotum   sac containing the testes and epididymis, suspended on both sides of and posterior to the penis  
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prepuce   fold of skin covering the glans penis in uncircumcised males  
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priapism   persistent abnormal erection of the penis accompanied by pain and tenderness  
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balanoplasty   surgical repair of the glans penis  
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spermatolysis   dissolution of sperm  
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human papillomavirus (HPV)   sexually transmitted disease caused by viral infection, over 40 types.  
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BPH   benign prostatic hyperplasia  
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PSA   prostate-specific antigen  
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ovaries   pair of almond shaped organs located in the pelvic cavity  
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men/o   menstruation  
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peri-   surrounding (outer)  
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colpitis, vaginitis   inflammation of the vagina  
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hematosalpinx   blood in the uterine tube  
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myometritis   inflammation of the uterine muscle  
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oophoritis   inflammation of the ovary  
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pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)   inflammation of some of all of the female pelvic organs; can be caused by many different pathogens  
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dilation and curettage (D&C)   surgical procedure to widen the cervix and scrape the endometrium with an instrument called a curette.  
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hysteroscopy   visual examination of the uterus  
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PID   pelvic inflammatory disease  
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gamete   mature germ cel, either sperm or ovum  
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fet/o, fet/i   fetus, unborn child  
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nulli-   none  
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-rrhexis   rupture  
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respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)   respiratory complication in the newborn, especially in premature infants  
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heart   consists of two smaller upper chambers, the right atrium and left atrium, and two lower chambers, the right ventricle and the left ventricle.  
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lymph   transparent, colorless, tissue fluid; contains lymphocytes and monocytes and flows in a one way direction to the heart  
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arteriosclerosis   hardening of the arteries  
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arrhythmia, dysarrhythmia   any disturbance or abnormality in the hearts normal rhythmic pattern  
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femoropopliteal bypass   surgery to establish an alternate route from femoral artery to popliteal artery bypass an obstruction  
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RBC   red blood cells  
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WBC   white blood cells  
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diastole   when the ventricles relax and fill with blood between contractions, lower number on reading  
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fibrillation   rapid, quivering, non coordinated contractions of the atria or ventricles  
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systole   when the ventricles contract and eject blood , higher number on reading  
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HHD   hypertensive heart disease  
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duodenum   first 10 to 12 inches of the small intestine  
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jejunum   second portion of the small intestine, approximately 8 feet long  
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ileum   third portion of the small intestine, approximately 11 feet long, which connects with the large intestine  
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abdomin/o, celi/o, lapar/o   abdomen, abdominal cavity  
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proctoptosis   prolapse of the rectum  
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irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)   periodic disturbance of bowel function, such as diarrhea and or constipation, usually with abdominal pain  
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uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP)   surgical repair of the uvula, palpate, and pharynx  
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upper GI (gastrointestinal) series   series of radiographic images taken of the pharynx, esophagus, stomach, and duodenum after the contrast agent barium has been administered orally  
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dysphagia   difficult swallowing  
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IBS   irritable bowel syndrome  
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UPPP   uvulopalatopharyngoplasty  
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lens   lies directly behind the pupil, function is to bend and focus light  
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lacrimal glands and ducts   produce and drain tears  
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corne/o, kerat/o   cornea  
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trabeculectomy   surgical creation of an opening that allows aqueous humor to drain out of the eye  
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OD, OS, OU   right eye, left eye, and both eyes  
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ossicles   bones of the middle ear that carry sound vibrations. The ossicles are composed of the malleus, incus, and stapes.  
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ear   to hear and provide a sense of balance  
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cochlea   snail-shaped and contains the organ of hearing  
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myringotomy   incision into the tympanic membrane to release pus or fluid and relieve pressure in the middle ear  
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tympanoplasty   surgical repair of the middle ear  
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OM   otitis media  
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AD, AS, AU   right ear, left ear, both ears  
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compact bone   dense, hard layers of bone tissue that lie underneath the periosteum  
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abduction   moving away from the midline  
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adduction   moving toward the midline  
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stern/o   sternum (breastbone)  
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ankyl/o   stiff, bent  
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ankylosis   abnormal condition of stiffness  
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osteoblast   developing bone cell  
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osteocyte   bone cell  
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osteoclast   type of bone cell involved in absorption and removal of bone minerals  
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cerebellum   hindbrain  
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-iatry   treatment, specialty  
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neurasthenia   nerve weakness  
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cerebral palsy   lack of muscle control and partial paralysis  
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transient ischemic attack (TIA)   mini stroke, deficient blood to the brain  
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radicotomy, rhizotomy   incision into the nerve root  
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neurosis   emotional disorder involving ineffective coping with anxiety or inter conflict  
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TIA   transient ischemic attack  
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endocrine system   regulates body activities through the use of chemical messengers called hormone get released in to the bloodstream  
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cortisol   secreted by the adrenal glands it aids the body during stress by increasing glucose to provide energy  
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aldosterone   secreted by the adrenal cortex electrolytes are used for normal body function  
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epinephrine, norepinephrine   secreted by the adrenal medulla, helps the body to deal with stress by increasing bp, heartbeat, and respirations  
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aden/o   gland  
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dips/o   thirst  
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Addison disease   chronic syndrome resulting from a deficiency in the hormonal secretion of the adrenal cortex  
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fasting blood sugar   blood test to determine the amount of glucose in the blood after for fasting for 8-10 hours  
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FBS   fasting blood sugar  
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