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Many terms frequently used in science and medicine
are derived from latin words. By combining the root
words with, prefixes and suffixes many of the meanings
of the terms can be deciphered.
Use the following resources to better understand
medical terms:
Medical
Roots or Stems
Prefixes commonly used
in medical terms
Suffixes commonly used
in medical terms
Complete Glossary of Medical Root Words
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| ganglion |
cluster of nerve cells |
| ganglion cysts
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fluid-filled cysts are common masses
or lumps in the hand usually found on the back
of wrists |
| Gardner's syndrome
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condition in which many polyps form
throughout the digestive tract |
| gastric |
related to the stomach |
| gastrocolic reflex
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increase of muscle movement in the
gastrointestinal tract when food enters an empty
stomach |
| gastroenteritis |
infection or irritation fo the stomach
or intestines |
| gastroenterology |
field of medicine related to digestive
system |
| gastrostomy |
artificial opening in the stomach
to a hole in the abdoman |
| genes |
responsible for heredity, each has
a specific place on a chromosone |
| glucose |
simple sugar |
| gluteus maximus
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buttock muscle |
| glycogen |
converts glucose for storage, plays a role
in controlling blood sugar levels
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| granuloma |
mass of red, irritated tissue in
gi track |
| gustation |
sensation of tasting. |
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