Medical terminology root words

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What is a Root word?

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It expresses the basic meaning of the term.

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What is the ROOT word in the word cardiologist?

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cardio

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________constrictor- narrowing of blood vessels

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Vaso

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________sclerosis- hardening of artery walls

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Arterio

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________itis- inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes

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Bronch

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________cardiogram- record of the heart’s electrical activity (heartbeat)

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Electro

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________philia- disorder where blood does not clot normally

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Hemo

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________nia- infection in the lungs

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Pneumo

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________us- blood clot

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Thromb

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Anti_____dant- substance that slows down damage caused by the effects of oxygen

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Oxi