SLCC RADS 1010 Study Final

root

the foundation of the word // and it can be stand alone, be used with a prefix or suffix or combined with other root words

suffix

word ending. It modifies the root word and makes it more specific. it can be stand alone or be used with a root word.

prefix

word beginning. It modifies the root word and makes it more specific. It CANNOT be stand alone.

combining vowel

A vowel which is usually "o" linking the root to the suffix or to another root. Sometimes "i" and "u" are used.

combining form

the combination of a root word with the combining vowel.

gastritis

inflammation of the stomach

trans

across

path

disease

hemat

blood

rhin

nose

osteoma

bone tumor

epi

upon

cardiogram

record of heart beats

Hepatitis

inflammation of the liver

neurology

study of the nerves

cells

fundamental units of everything living

epithelial cell

skin cell

Lymphocyte

white blood cell

tissue

a group of similar cells working together to do a specific job

histologist

specialist in the study of tissues

organs

structures composed of several kinds of tissue

viscera

internal organs

systems

group of organs working together

digestive system

organs and glands associated with ingestion and digestion

organs of digestive system

mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, gallbladder, pancreas

urinary or excretory system

Contains structures/organs that are concerned with secretion and excretion of urinary products

organs of urinary system

kidney, ureter, urinary bladder, urethra

respiratory system

includes organs that are involved in the interchange of gasses between the organism and atmosphere

organs of respiratory system

nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs

reproductive system

comprised of organs that are concerned with creating offspring

endocrine system

consists of glands that produce secretions that go into the blood or lymph systems

nervous system

consists of the brain, spinal cord and nerves

2 divisions of the nervous system

central nervous system and peripheral nervous system

circulatory system

consists of the heart, blood vessels, and lymphatic system

muscular system

consists of the muscles of the body

skeletal system

consists of bones and joints

cavity that contains the brain and pituitary gland

cranial cavity

cavity that contains lungs, heart, esophagus, aorta

thoracic cavity

cavity that contains the stomach, intestines, spleen, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas

abdominal cavity

cavity that contains the bladder, urethra, ureters

pelvic cavity

cavity that is behind the spine and contains the nerves of spinal cord

spinal cavity

abdomin/o

abdomen

acr/o

extremities

aden/o

gland

angi/o

vessels

arteri/o

artery

artr/o

joint

carcin/o

cancer

col/o

colon or large intestine

cyst/o

urinary bladder

hydr/o

water or fluid

lapar/o

abdomen or abdominal wall

mamm/o

breast

mast/o

breast

myel/o

spinal cord or bone marrow

my/o

muscle

nephr/o

kidney

ophthalm/o

eye

oste/o

bone

path/o

disease

pulmon/o

lung

pneumon/o

lung

thorac/o

chest

ven/o

vein

viscer/o

internal organs

algia

pain

arthralgia

joint pain

cele

hernia

cystocele

hernia of the urinary bladder

centesis

surgical puncture to remove fluid

thoracentesis

surgical puncture of the thorac or chest region

dynia

pain

mastodynia

pain in the breast

ectmony

excision, removal, or resection

mastectomy

removal of the breast

genesis

condition of producing or forming

Carcinogenesis

the production or origin of cancer

gram

record

myelogram

record of the spinal cord

graphy

process of recording

radiography

process of recording utilizing radiation

itis

inflammation

arthitis

inflammation of the joints

logy

study of

opthalmology

study of the eye

malacia

softening

osteomalacia

softening of the bone

megaly

enlargement

acromegaly

enlargement of the extremities