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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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| jejunum |
middle section of the small intestine
between the duodenum and ileum |
| joint |
where the endos of two or more bones
meet |
| jugular veins
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veins that carry blood from head
back to the heart |
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