Word Roots for Organs

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A collection of flashcards focused on medical word roots for organs and the terminology surrounding inflammation as taught by Des Moines University.

Last updated 2:28 AM on 6/28/26

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Stomato

mouth

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Dento

teeth

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Glosso/linguo

tongue

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Gingivo

gums

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Encephalo

brain

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Gastro

stomach

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Entero

intestine

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Colo

large intestine

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Procto

anus/rectum

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Hepato

liver

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Nephro/rene

kidney

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Orchido

testis

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Oophoro

ovary

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Hystero/metro

uterus

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Salpingo

uterine tubes

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Dermo

skin

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Masto/mammo

breast

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Osteo

bones

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Cardio

heart

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Cysto

bladder

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Rhino

nose

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Phlebo/veno

veins

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Pneumo/pulmo

lung

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Hemo/emia

blood

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-itis

inflammation

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Four indicators of inflammation

pain, redness, heat and swelling

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Dolor, rubor, calor and tumor

Latin terms for the four requirements of inflammation (pain, redness, heat, and swelling)

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