Classics 10 Midterm 1 Part 2: Word Derivation Descriptions

Inflammation (of the tissues) around a blood vessel

periangiitis

Hardening of the arteries

arteriosclerosis

Membrane around the heart

pericardium

Study of the skull

craniology

Congenital absence of one-half of the brain

anencephaly

Headache

cephalalgia

White blood cell

leukocyte

Hernia of the bladder

cystocele

Inflammation of the kidneys and bladder

nephrocystitis

Fat cell

lipocyte

Blue or purple discoloration of the extremities

acrocyanosis

Able to live both on land and in water

amphibious

Inflammation of the colon

colitis

Science of health and hygienic living

eubiotics

Fleshy tumor (of the testicle)

sarcoma

Fewer than the normal number of fingers or toes

hypodactyly

Tumor composed of tissue

histoma

Inflammation of fibrous tissue

inositis

Resembling an ulcer

helcoid

Muscular weakness

myasthenia

Pain in the feet

podalgia

Cells of equal size

isocytosis

Inflammation of the skin accompanied by (thickening and) hardening

sclerodermatitis

Disease of the intestine resulting from (bacteria or) fungi

enteromycosis

Pain in the neck

trachelodynia

(Extreme) slowness of movement

bradykinesia

Branch of medicine dealing with the ear and nose and their diseases

otorhinology

Surgical removal of a kidney

nephrectomy

Originating outside (an organ or part)

exogenous

Prolapse of the heart

cardioptosis

(Thin, watery) discharge from the nose

rhinorrhea

Resembling mucus

myxoid

Rupture of a blood vessel

angiorrhexis

Lack or loss of appetite

anorexia

Excessive vomiting

hyperemesis

Difficulty in swallowing

dysphagia

Production of blood (cells)

hematopoiesis

Puncture of a joint (space)

arthrocentesis

Having one color

monochromatic

Abnormal fear of taking medicines

pharmacophobia