chapter 6
Anti
against, opposite of
Endo
within, inner
Re
again, back
emia
blood condition
embolism
a blockage in a blood vessel, usually caused by a blood clot or other debris
Bi
two, double
Epi
upon, over, above
Sub
under below
itis
inflammation
hemoglobin
a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body
Brady
Slow
Hyper
excessive, above normal
Super
above, beyond
logy
study of
hypertension
high blood pressure
De
Away from, down
Neo
new
centesis
surgical puncture to remove fluid
oma
swelling, tumor
inflammation
a localized response to injury that is characterized by redness, swelling, and warmth
Dys
abnormal, difficult, painful
Post
after, behind
ectomy
surgical removal of a body part
Blast
Germ, immature cell
ischemi
a lack of blood flow to an area of the body, usually caused by a blockage in blood vessel