Medical Terminology 1

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rupture

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-rrhexis: A suffix used in medical terminology to indicate a rupture or breaking of a structure.

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pain, painful condition

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-algia: A suffix used to denote pain or a painful condition.

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excessive, increased

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hyper-: A prefix meaning excessive or above normal.

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under, below

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hypo-: A prefix meaning under or below normal.

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bleeding, abnormal excessive fluid discharge

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-rrhage: A suffix indicating excessive bleeding or abnormal fluid discharge.

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inflammation

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-itis: A suffix used to denote inflammation of a specific organ or tissue.

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hardening of tissue

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-sclerosis: A suffix indicating the hardening of tissue.

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surgical repair

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-plasty: A suffix used to indicate surgical repair or reconstruction.

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condition of

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-osis: A suffix that denotes a condition, usually abnormal.

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decrease, deficiency

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hypo-: A prefix meaning below normal or deficient.