In the beginning...
cyt-
What is cell
-malacia
What is a suffix meaning: abnormal softening
onych/o
What is a nail
TIA- transient ischemic attack
What is referred to as a mini-stroke, temporary loss of blood supply to the brain
ESRD
What is end-stage renal disease?
endo-
What is internal or within
-sclerosis
What is a suffix meaning: abnormal hardening
hidr/o
What is sweat
glaucoma
What are a group of diseases that increase intraocular pressure and damage the retinal nerve?
HPV
What are genital warts?
inter-
What is the prefix meaning: between, among
-pnea
What is breath, respiration
albin/o
What is white
presbyopia
What is the gradual sensorineural hearing loss that occurs as the body ages
CVA
What is a cerebral vascular accident?
exo-
what is external or outward
-algia
What is pain
xer/o
What is dry
lunula
What is the half-moon, white portion at the nail root?
BPE
What is the abbreviation for an enlarged prostate?
opt/i
What are eyes
-ectasis
What is the dilation of a hollow organ
atel/o
What is incomplete
contusion
What are purple discolorations on the skin caused by bleeding underneath the skin?
BP
What is blood pressure?