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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
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Prefixes commonly used
in medical terms
Suffixes commonly used
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Complete Glossary of Medical Root Words
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| radial keratotomy
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a surgical procedure in which incisions
are made into the epithelium of the cornea to
correct refractive error |
| radiation |
use of high-energy radiation to
kill cancer cells and shrink tumors |
| radical mastectomy
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surgical removal of the entire breast,
the pectoral muscles and ancillary lymph nodes |
| radiculopathy |
pinched nerve usually from a herniated
or slipped disk |
| radioisotope |
a radioactive material injected
into the body so that nuclear scanner can make
pictures |
| range of motion |
measurement of the extent to which
a joint can go through all of its normal movements |
| rectocele |
condition in which weakening of
the lwer vaginal wall causes the rectum to buldge
into the vagina |
| regional anesthetic
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an anesthetic used
to numb a portion of the body |
| respiration |
gas exchange from air to the blood and from
the blood to the body cells
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| respiratory system
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the group of organs responsible
for carrying oxygen from the air to the bloodstream
and for expelling carbon dioxide |
| rheumatic fever
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a childhood disease that may damage
the heart valves or the outer lining of the heart |
| rigidity |
increased resistance to the passive
movement of a limb |
| rupture |
break or tear in any organ or soft
tissue. |
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