cyan/o
blue
leuk/o
white
albin/o
white
erythr/o
red
eosin/o
red
melan/o
black
chlor/o
green
purpur/o
purple
xanth/o
yellow
poli/o
gray
cyanosis
blueness due to cold or not enough oxygen in blood
leukemia
overabundance of white blood cells
albinism
inherited condition leads to someone having very light skin, hair, and eyes
erythropoiesis
production of red blood cells
melanoma
black pigment/tumor of the skin
chlorophyll
pigment found in plants, healthy in green, leafy vegetables or supplements
purpura
small blood vessels break under skin, causing skin hemorrhages
xanthoderma
yellowish coloration of skin, can be known as jaundice
poliomyelitis
viral infection of the gray matter of the spinal cord
analgesics
pain medication
antacids
neutralizes stomach acidity and is used to relieve heartburn, indigestion or and upset stomach
antibiotics
antimicrobial/antibacterial agent for fighting bacterial infections
anticoagulants
blood thinners, prevent or reduce coagulation of blood, prolonging the clotting time
anticonvulsants
treatment of epileptic seisures
antidepressants
used to treat major depressive disorder, some anxiety disorders, some chronic pain conditions, and to help manage some addictions
antihistamines
treat high fever and other allergies
antihypertensives
treat hypertension, prevent the complications of high blood pressure, such as a stroke and a myocardial infarction (heart attack)
diuretics
"water pill", promotes diuresis, the increased production of urine
hypnotics
"sleeping pill or sedative", induce sleep and treat insomnia
hypoglycemic agents
lower glucose levels in the blood, used in the treatment of diabetes and mellitus
tranquilizers
treatment of anxiety, fear, tension, agitation, and disturbances of the mind