Definition
pronounce
roots definition
suffix
what is included in this system
100

oncology

study of tumors

100

Xerosis

x-er-osis

100

angio

vessel 

100

cyto

cell

100

Skeletal System

The skeletal system consists of bones, joints, teeth

200

cardiology

study of the heart

200

Horripilation

ho-rip-uh-ley-shuhn

200

oophoro

ovary 

200

itis

inflammation 

200

Respiratory System

include the nasal passages, lungs, and the trachea,

300

gastroenterology 

study of stomach + intestines

300

Rhinorrhea

rhi·nor·rhoe·a



300

meno

menstruation 

300

sis

state of 

300

Endocrine System

secrete hormones into the blood which carries the hormones throughout the body 

400

rheumatology 

study of joint diseases 

400

Pseudoepistaxis

soo-doh ep-uh-stak-sis 

400

radio

X-Ray

400

emia

blood condition 


400

Nervous System

The nervous system includes the brain and spinal cord, which make up the central nervous system

500

Kinesiology

study of exercise 

500

Onychocryptosis

Ony·chocryp·to·sis

500

cholecysto

gallbladder

500

osis

abnormal condition 

500

Integumentary System

Organs of the integumentary system include the skin, hair, and nails.