Walker-Esbaugh Word Derivation Flashcards

Flashcards for Walker-Esbaugh Word Derivation Lessons 6-8

Achromatous

Lacking color or pigment.

Amniogenesis

Formation or development of the amnion.

Hyperacusis

Abnormally increased sensitivity to sound.

Amnesia

Partial or complete memory loss.

Euphonia

Normal or pleasant voice quality.

Centesis

Surgical puncture to remove fluid.

Baresthesia

Sensation of pressure.

Anoxia

Absence or deficiency of oxygen.

Laparotomy

Surgical incision into the abdominal cavity.

Dyslexia

Impaired ability to read.

Emetic

Substance causing vomiting.

Saprophyte

Organism feeding on decaying matter.

Aphasiac

A person affected by aphasia.

Neologism

Newly invented word or expression.

Chromotherapy

Use of colored light for therapeutic purposes.

Echogenic

Producing echoes (especially in ultrasound).

Erythropoiesis

Formation of red blood cells.

Pharmacology

Study of drugs and their effects.

Dermatophyte

Fungus infecting skin, hair, or nails.

Acoustics

Study of sound and sound perception.

Ankylodactylia

Condition of fused fingers or toes.

Hypotrichosis

Abnormal lack of hair.

Odontalgia

Toothache.

Endemic

Present or usually prevalent in a population or area.

Pancarditis

Inflammation of all layers of the heart.

Photometer

Instrument for measuring light intensity.

Gastroschisis

Congenital defect where intestines are outside the body.

Phototherapy

Treatment using light, especially for jaundice or skin conditions.

Helminthiasis

Infestation with parasitic worms.

Spondylarthritis

Inflammation of vertebrae and joints.

Nosology

Classification of diseases.

Hemotrophic

Relating to or affecting the blood.

Brachycephalous

Having a short, broad head.

Trichophobia

Morbid fear of hair.

Trophic

Relating to nutrition or growth.

Odontoschism

Splitting of a tooth.

Rachitis

Inflammation of the spine; another term for rickets.

Cryptic

Hidden or concealed (especially in medical conditions).

Andrology

Study of male health, particularly reproductive system.

Erotic

Pertaining to sexual desire or arousal.

Adenoid

Lymphatic tissue in the nasopharynx.

Aerophagia

Swallowing of air.

Celiocentesis

Surgical puncture of the abdomen.

Dolichomorphic

Having a tall, slender body build.

Dystasia

Difficulty standing or walking.

Syndesis

Surgical or natural fusion of parts (e.g., bones).

Erythrocytopenia

Deficiency of red blood cells.

Celiopathy

Disease of the abdomen or abdominal organs.

Cheilitis

Inflammation of the lips.

Geriatrics

Branch of medicine for aging and elderly care.

Omphalocele

Congenital herniation at the umbilicus.

Thermogenesis

Heat production in the body.

Cytoclasis

Cell destruction or breakdown.

Ischidrosis

Suppressed or deficient sweating.

Leiomyoma

Benign tumor of smooth muscle.

Isomorphism

Similarity in form or structure.

Morphometry

Measurement of the shape or form of organisms or parts.

Osteoclast

Cell that breaks down bone.

Macrocheilia

Abnormal enlargement of the lips.

Pancytopenia

Deficiency of all cellular blood elements.

Costotome

Instrument for cutting ribs.

Denticle

Small tooth or tooth-like structure.

Dorsad

Toward the back.

Tubectomy

Surgical removal of a fallopian tube.

Myxofibroma

Benign tumor containing mucus and fibrous tissue.

Nasal

Pertaining to the nose.

Capitate

Shaped like a head; refers to one of the wrist bones.

Bursolith

A calculus (stone) in a bursa.

Radiculoneuritis

Inflammation of a spinal nerve root and its nerve.

Viremia

Presence of viruses in the blood.

Calorigenic

Producing heat.

Vaccinology

Study of vaccines and immunization.

Synovioma

Tumor of the synovial membrane.

Fibroplasia

Formation of fibrous tissue.

Bacillemia

Presence of bacilli in the blood.

Cerebropathy

Disease of the brain.

Fatty (adipose)

Relating to fat or fat tissue.

Hyperinsulinism

Excess secretion of insulin.

Transabdominal

Across or through the abdominal wall.

Visceromegaly

Enlargement of the internal organs.