Prefixes
intra-
within, inside
-itis
inflammation
sign
objective evidence of disease
skeletal
supports and shapes the body
cystic fibrosis
a genetic disorder present at birth and affects both the respiratory and digestive systems
hypo-
deficient, decreased
-algia
pain, suffering
diagnosis
identification of a disease
muscular
makes movement possible
hemophilia
a group of hereditary bleeding disorders in which a blood-clotting factor is missing
hyper-
excessive, increased
-necrosis
tissue death
prognosis
prediction of the probable course and outcome of a disease
cardiovascular
blood circulates throughout the body to transport oxygen and nutrients to the cells
Down syndrome
genetic variation that is associated with a characteristic facial experience, learning disabilities, developmental delays, and physical abnormalities
inter-
between, among
-malacia
abnormal softening
symptom
subjective evidence of a disease, like pain or a headache
immune
defends the body against pathogens and allergens
Huntington's disease
passed down genetically; causes nerve degeneration with symptoms that appear mid-life
dys-
bad, difficult
-megaly
enlargement
syndrome
set of signs and symptoms that occur together as part of a specific disease
respiratory
brings oxygen into the body for transportation to the cells
muscular dystrophy
a group of genetic diseases characterized by progressive weakness and degeneration of skeletal muscles that control movement