Medical Terminology

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What does the suffix '-pathy' mean?

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disease

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What color does the root word 'leuk/o' refer to?

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white

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What is the root word for 'intestine'?

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enter

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What does the suffix '-algia' signify?

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pain

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What does the prefix 'ab-' mean?

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away from

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What is the meaning of the root word 'cardi/o'?

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heart

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What does the suffix '-itis' indicate?

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inflammation

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What is the meaning of the prefix 'hyper-'?

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excessive or above normal

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What does the root word 'nephr/o' refer to?

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kidney

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What does the suffix '-ectomy' mean?

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surgical removal