Spoken terms
Building terms
Separate and Define
Vocabulary Terms
Word elements
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Term 1

ischium

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cell of spinal cord

myelocyte

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hydronephrosis

hydr/o - water

nephr/o - kidney

-osis - abnormal condition

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connective tissue that connects bones to bones

ligaments

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brachi/o

arm

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Term 2

vesicocele

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pus in the urine

pyuria

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humeroscapular

humer/o - humerus

scapul/o - scapula; shoulder blade

-ar - pertaining to

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arthroscopy

visual examination of a joint

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ren/o

kidney

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Term 3

peritoneal

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abnormal condition of a humpback

kyphosis

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polydactylism

poly- - multiple

dactyl/o - fingers; toes

-ism - condition

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fluid filled tumor that commonly develops along the tendons or joint of the wrists or hands

ganglion cyst

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knee cap

patell/o

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Term 4

spondylitis

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surgical incision of an opening

meatotomy

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osteochondromalacia

oste/o - bone

chondr/o - cartilage

-malacia - softening

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urine screening test that includes physical observation, chemical tests and microscopic evaluation

urinalysis (UA)

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malignant tumor of connective tissue

-sarcoma

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Term 5

metacarpophalangeal

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surgical repair of the urethra

urethroplasty

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nephrolithotripsy

nephr/o - kidney

lith/o - stone

-tripsy - crushing

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dialysis

filtering procedure used to remove fluid and waste products from the blood and correct for electrolyte imbalances

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finger or toe

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dactyl/o

phalang/o