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-algia
suffix meaning pain and suffering
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dys-
prefix meaning bad, difficult, or painful
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-ectomy
surgical remova, cutting out
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endo-
prefix meaning within
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exo-
prefix meaning out of
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hyper-
prefix meaning excessive or increased
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hypo-
deficient, decreased
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-osis
abnormal condition disease
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otomy
suffix meaning cutting, or surgical incision
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patho
combining form meaning disease
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-plasty
suffix meaning surgical repair
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-rraphy
surgical suturing
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rrhage
bleeding, abnormal excessive fluid discharge
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acute
rapid onset of disease and a relatively short duration
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anomaly
a deviation from normal
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anterior
situated in the front
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cephalic
towards the head
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diarrhea
the flow of loose watery stools
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distal
situated farthest from the midline
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dysplasia
abnormal growth of cells, tissue or organs
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epigastric
region located above the stomach
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hemorrhage
loss of large amount of blood in a short time (bursting forth)
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homeostasis
maintaining a constant internal environment
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idiopathic
disorder without known cause
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laceration
torn, ragged wound
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nosocomial
an infection acquired in a hospital or clinic
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proximal
situated nearest the midline
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posterior
situated in the back
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triage
medical screening to determine the priority of treatment
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viral
pertaining to a virus
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