Med Terms 9 + 10

Aer (o)

Air

Aerobic

Involving oxygen consumption by the body

Dis

Separation, away from

Dislocation

Displacement of a bone at a joint

Gyn

Woman, female

Gynecology

The study of diseases of women

Dys

Difficult, painful, bad

Dysfunction

Abnormality or impairment in the function of a specified bodily organ or function

Ex (o)

Outside of, beyond

Exoskeleton

All hard parts, such as hair, teeth, and nails

Gast (i, ro)

Stomach

Gastritis

Inflammation of the stomach

Desis

Surgical union of, fixation

Arthrodesis

Surgical fixation of a joint to promote bone fusion

Emia

Blood

Anemia

A reduced number of red blood cells causing a lack in skin color and energy

Lys

Destruction, dissolving of

Dialysis

The process by which uric acid and urea are removed from blood

Mania

Insanity, Mental disorder

Hypermania

A severe mental state of disorientation and violent behavior

Phobia

Fear

Agoraphobia

Anxiety disorder characterized by intense fear about being in open or public spaces

Ize

To make/treat/do something with

Cauterize

To burn or sear with a hot instrument to seal wounds