health and medical
“Biopsies are essential to confirm the exact pathology of the tumor”
patho
“The patient's localized hyperpigmentation was caused by an overproduction of melanin in the epidermal layer of the skin.”
melano melan
Combining form Eye; vision The optometrist checked the patient’s vision.
opto
"The semipermeable membrane of the cell allows water molecules to pass through easily while blocking larger sugar molecules."
semi
"The patient underwent an urgent CT scan to evaluate for intracranial hemorrhage following a severe head injury."
intra
All of the precautions lessen the risk of bovine spongiform encephalopathy, or mad cow disease.”
encephalo
The ophthalmologist examined the patient’s eyes
"The pathologist examined the tissue biopsy using histology to check for signs of cellular inflammation."
histo
"After the patient presented with severe flank pain and hematuria, the urologist used an ultrasound to confirm a diagnosis of nephrolithiasis."
neprho
"The patient was admitted to the hospital after experiencing severe dyspnea during her morning walk."
dys
The doctors examined the patient’s ocular muscles
oCulo
The clinical trial monitored whether the investigational drug could reduce pachymeningitis or brain membrane thickening in patients.
pachy
“The patient developed a septic sore throat after contracting a bacterial infection.”
sept septic
"The laboratory blood test confirmed a severe case of leukocytosis."
leuko