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arthritis
inflammation or degeneration of one or more joints
involves the breakdown of cartliage
hysterectomy
to have the uterus removed
what does the suffix -ectomy mean?
the suffix means the surgical removal
what does the prefix post- mean?
The prefix post mean before.
nat
the word root means Birth
diabetes
the body cannot regulate the amount of sugar in the blood
melanosis
unusual deposits of black pigment in body tissues/organs
what does the suffix -ac mean?
the suffix -ac means pertaining to
the prefix hypo- means?
the prefix hypo- means below or deficient
crani
this word root means skull
cystic fibrosis
this disease causes thick and sticky mucus to build up in the lungs and digestive tract
suppuration
formation or discharge of pus
what does the suffix -stenosis mean?
the suffix means abnormal narrowing
what does the prefix EU- mean?
The prefix EU- means good , normal, well or easy.
erythr/o
word root for red
epilepsy
brain disorder in which a person has repeated seizures over time
pathology
study of all aspects of diseases
what does the suffix -scopy mean?
The suffix means visual examination
what does the prefix AD- mean?
the prefix AD_ means toward or in the direction of.
oste/o
word root for bone
COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
common lung disease that makes it hard to breathe
neuroplasty
the surgical repair to the nerve
the suffix -otomy means?
the suffix means surgical incision
what does the prefix DIA- mean?
the prefix DIA- means through.
myel/o
word root for spinal cord