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Ch. 9 and 10 Endocrine and Musculoskeletal Systems
Ch. 11 Eyes and Ears
Misc. Terms
Misc. Terms
Misc. Terms
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aden/o
What is combining form that means gland?
100
photophobia
What is the term that means unusual intolerance and sensitivity to light?
100
-centesis
What is the suffix for surgical puncture?
100
erythrocytes
What is the term for red blood cells?
100
adip/o
What is the CF for fat?
200
goiter
What is the term that means enlargement of the thyroid gland?
200
presbycusis
What is the term that means hearing impairment resulting from the aging process?
200
-itis
What is the suffix that means inflammation?
200
melanoma
What is the term for black tumor?
200
hyper
What is the prefix that means excessive or above normal?
300
my/o
What is combining form that means muscle?
300
ot/o
What is the CF for ear?
300
-clasis
What is the suffix that means to break, or surgical fx?
300
subcutaneous
What is the term that means below the skin?
300
epistaxis
What is the term for nosebleed?
400
arthr/o
What is the CF that means joint?
400
astigmatism
What is the term that means defective curvature of the cornea and lens?
400
arteri/o
What is the CF that means artery?
400
dermatitis
What is term for inflammation of the skin?
400
CVA, Cerebrovascular accident
What is another name for a stroke?
500
oste/o
What is the CF that means bone?
500
hyperopia
What is the term that means farsightedness?
500
scoliosis
What is the abnormal sideward curvature of the spine called?
500
thoracic cavity
What is the area of the body that contains the heart and the lungs?
500
dyspepsia
What is the term for painful digestion, indigestion, upset stomach?