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Anemia
A blood condition where blood lacks red blood cells (hemoglobin), reducing oxygen supply to tissues.
Thrombocytes
Another term for platelets, which are involved in blood clotting.
Leukopenia
A deficiency of white blood cells.
Hyperglycemia
A condition characterized by high blood sugar.
Eosinophil
A type of leukocyte that stains red and is elevated during allergic reactions.
Basophil
A leukocyte that stains blue and plays a role in inflammation.
Lymphocyte
A type of white blood cell that fights disease by making antibodies.
Streptococcus
Berry-shaped bacterium that grows in twisted chains.
Staphylococcus
Berry-shaped bacterium that grows in small clusters.
Diplococci
Berry-shaped bacteria organized in pairs.
Trachea
The windpipe, part of the respiratory system.
Pharynx
Throat; a part of both the digestive and respiratory systems.
Larynx
Voice box; involved in sound production.
Intercostal
Pertaining to the area between the ribs.
Dactyl
Refers to a finger or toe.
Glossy
Refers to the tongue.
Adenoids
Small masses of lymphatic tissue located in part of the pharynx.
Acromegaly
A condition marked by enlargement of extremities.
Necrosis
The process or condition of death of cells.
Multiple Myeloma
A tumor of bone marrow.
Pneumonia
A condition affecting the lungs.
Syndactyly
A condition where fingers or toes are joined together.
Syndrome
A group of symptoms or signs occurring together.
Dyspnea
Abnormal or painful breathing.
Sepsis
A severe infection that spreads through the bloodstream.
Rh condition
An antigen-antibody reaction that could be dangerous for a mother during childbirth.
Nephrologist
A medical specialist who focuses on kidneys.
Amniocentesis
A surgical puncture to remove fluid from the amniotic sac.
Ultrasonography
A diagnostic technique using ultrasound waves to create an image of organs or tissues.
Laparoscopy
The process of visually examining the abdomen.
Percutaneous
Referring to a procedure performed through the skin.
Transurethral resection
A procedure that removes a portion of the prostate gland using an instrument passed through the urethra.
Recombinant DNA
The process of taking a gene from one organism and inserting it into the DNA of another organism.
Polymerase chain reaction
A method used to produce multiple copies of a single gene.
Ptosis
Drooping, falling, or prolapse of a body part.
Cystocele
A hernia of the urinary bladder.
Rectocele
A hernia of the rectum.
Symphysis
Refers to a joint where two bones are connected by cartilage.
Contralateral
Refers to the opposite side.
Sublingual
Pertaining to the area under the tongue.
Abductor
A muscle that moves a body part away from the midline.
Dia-
A prefix meaning through or complete.
Brady-
A prefix meaning slow.
Tachy-
A prefix meaning fast (as in tachycardia).
Anti-/Ante-
Prefixes meaning against or before.
Ana-
A prefix meaning up.
Con-
A prefix meaning with or together.
Ad-
A prefix meaning towards.
Epi-
A prefix meaning above.
Hypo-
A prefix meaning below or deficient.
Poly-
A prefix meaning many.
Meta-
A prefix meaning beyond or change.
Para-
A prefix meaning abnormal or near.
Cata-
A prefix meaning down.
Neo-
A prefix meaning new.
Eu-
A prefix meaning good or normal.
Somno-
A prefix meaning sleep.
-therapy
A suffix meaning treatment.
-stomy
A suffix meaning opening to form a mouth.
-genesis
A suffix meaning condition of or producing.
-lysis
A suffix meaning breakdown, destruction, or separation.
-penia
A suffix meaning deficiency.
-malacia
A suffix meaning softening.
-phobia
A suffix meaning fear.
-sclerosis
A suffix meaning hardening.
-drome
A suffix meaning running.
-fusion
A suffix meaning coming together.
-partum
A suffix meaning birth or labor.
-stasis
A suffix meaning stopping or controlling.
-ectomy
A suffix meaning excision or removal.
-tomy
A suffix meaning incision.
-ule
A suffix meaning small or like.
Phago-
A combining form meaning to eat.
Carp/o-
A combining form referring to wrist bones.
Metamorphosis
A biological process of change in form or shape.
Hypertrophy
The condition of excessive growth.
Antigen
A foreign substance that stimulates the production of antibodies.
