Word Parts
What does "-ectomy" mean?
Surgical removal
The umbilical region is located...
around the belly button
Ligaments
attach bone to bone
Frequent flow of loose stools
Diarrhea
Lithotomy (2)
Surgical removal of stones/position
What does "hypo-" mean?
Deficient/decreased
Where is the lumbar region?
The inward curve of the spine
Cuadle is pertaining to
the tail
Osteomalacia
abnormal softening of bones in adults
Craniectomy
surgical removal of a portion of the skull
What does "myel/o" mean?
Spinal cord/bone marrow
Hypogastric region
Below the stomach
What does allergenic mean?
coming from someone else
Inflammation of a bone
Osteitis
Visualization of a joint using a scope
arthroscopy
What does "aden" mean?
Gland
The region situated near the hips
is the iliac regions
A hospital-acquired infection is
a nonosocomial infection
Adenoma
benign tumor of the gland
Colostomy: col, -ostomy
surgical creation of an artificial opening to the body surface
What does "-sclerosis" mean?
Abnormal hardening
Below the ribs
Hypochondriac regions
What is a donation from yourself called?
Autologous
Osteochondroma: Oste/o, chondr, -oma
benign bony projection covered w/ cartilage
Surgical incision performed to gain access to the brain
craniotomy