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LOM Chapter 1 Set 9
Language of Medicine, 9th Edition, Davi-Ellen Chabner Basic Word Structure
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10/29/2010

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Term
optician
Definition
grinds lenses and fits glasses
Term
a-, an-
Definition
Two prefixes that mean no, not, or without
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anemia
Definition
blood condition of decreased number of erythrocytes or an abnormality of the hemoglobin within the red blood cells--which decreases delivery of oxygen to cells.
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aut-, auto-
Definition
Two prefixes that mean self or own
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autopsy
Definition
examination of a dead body with one's own eyes to determine the cause of death and nature of disease
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dia-
Definition
Prefix meaning through or complete
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diagnoses
Definition
What is the plural of diagnosis?
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end-, endo-
Definition
Two prefixes that mean within
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epi-
Definition
Prefix meaning above or upon
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epigastric
Definition
pertaining to above the stomach
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epidermis
Definition
outermost layer of skin
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dermis
Definition
middle layer of skin
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ex-, exo-
Definition
Two prefixes that mean out, outside of, and outward
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hyper-
Definition
Prefix meaning excessive, above, and more than normal
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hypo-
Definition
Prefix meaning deficient, below, under, and less than normal
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-ism
Definition
Suffix meaning process or condition--starts with an "i"
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hypo-
Definition
When the prefix ____ is used with a part of the body, it means below the (body part mentioned).
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hypogastric
Definition
pertaining to below the stomach
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hypoglycemia
Definition
blood condition of deficient sugar
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in-
Definition
Prefix meaning into or in
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incision
Definition
process of cutting into
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hyperthyroidism
Definition
condition of a hyperactive thyroid gland that secretes greater than normal amount of thyroxine
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thyroid gland
Definition
an endocrine gland in the neck
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thyroxine
Definition
What does T4 stand for?
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tachycardia
Definition
rapid heart rate
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exophthalmos
Definition
bulging eyeballs
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thyroxine
Definition
thyroid hormone that causes cells to burn fuel and release energy--overly secreted in hyperthyroidism
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peri-
Definition
Prefix meaning surrounding or around
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pericardium
Definition
membrane that surrounds the heart
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-um
Definition
Suffix meaning structure
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