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What does cec/o refer to?
What does -cele mean?
Herniation, protrusion
What does celi/o stand for?
Abdomen
What does cellul/o refer to?
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What does cephal/o mean?
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What does -centesis refer to?
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What does cerebell/o mean?
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What does cerebr/o mean?
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What does cerumin/o refer to?
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What does cervic/o signify?
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What does -chalasia mean?
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What does -chalasis mean?
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What does cheil/o refer to?
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What does chem/o mean?
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What does -chezia refer to?
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What does chol/e represent?
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What does cholangi/o refer to?
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What does cholecyst/o mean?
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What does choledoch/o signify?
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What does cholesterol/o refer to?
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What does chondr/o mean?
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What does chord/o stand for?
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What does chori/o represent?
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What does chorion/o mean?
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What does choroid/o signify?
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What does chrom/o mean?
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What does chromat/o represent?
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What does chym/o stand for?
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What does circum- mean?
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What does cirrh/o signify?
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What does -cision mean?
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What does -clasis refer to?
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What does -clast mean?
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What does claustr/o refer to?
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What does clavicul/o represent?
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What does cleid/o mean?
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What does clitorid/o signify?
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What does -coagulation mean?
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What does coccyg/o refer to?
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What does cochle/o stand for?
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What does col/o signify?
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology - Cec/o through Colp/o
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cec/o: Refers to the cecum, which is the first part of the large intestine, crucial for digestion and absorption.
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-cele: Indicates herniation or protrusion, often relating to the displacement of an organ or tissue.
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celi/o: Pertains to the abdomen, the body cavity that houses major organs like the stomach and intestines.
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cellul/o: Signifies cell, the fundamental unit of life, vital in biological processes.
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cephal/o: Denotes the head, region containing vital structures including the brain and sensory organs.
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-centesis: Implies surgical puncture, a procedure often performed to access bodily cavities for diagnostic or therapeutic reasons.
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cerebell/o: Refers to the cerebellum, the brain region involved in coordination and balance.
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cerebr/o: Relates to the cerebrum, the largest part of the brain responsible for higher brain functions such as thought and action.
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cerumin/o: Refers to cerumen, commonly known as earwax, which protects the ear canal.
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cervic/o: Indicates the neck or cervix, the narrow lower part of the uterus connecting to the vagina.
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-chalasia / -chalasis: Both terms denote a condition of relaxation or slackening, often used in medical descriptions of musculature or function.
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cheil/o: Refers to the lips, integral in functions like eating and speaking.
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chem/o: Indicates drugs or chemicals, essential in pharmacology and treatment formulations.
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-chezia: Relates to the condition of stools, often used in diagnosing gastrointestinal health.
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chol/e: Refers to bile or gall, substances produced by the liver, important for fat digestion.
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cholangi/o: Pertains to bile vessels, which transport bile to aid in digestion.
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cholecyst/o: Denotes the gallbladder, the organ that stores bile.
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choledoch/o: Refers to the common bile duct, crucial for the delivery of bile from the liver to the intestine.
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cholesterol/o: Relates to cholesterol, a substance important for cell membrane structure and hormone production.
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chondr/o: Pertains to cartilage, connective tissue important for joint function.
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chord/o: Refers to the spinal cord, the central nervous system component responsible for transmitting signals between the brain and the body.
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chori/o / chorion/o: Both refer to the chorion, the outer fetal sac protecting the developing fetus during pregnancy.
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choroid/o: Indicates the choroid, a layer of the eye providing nourishment to the retina.
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chrom/o / chromat/o: Both terms signify color, often used in biology to indicate pigmentation in cells.
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chym/o: Refers to digestive juice, which is crucial for the breakdown of food.
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circum-: A prefix meaning 'around', used in anatomical terminology to describe the location of structures.
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cirrh/o: Describes a yellow-orange color, often associated with liver disease (cirrhosis).
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-cision: Refers to the process of cutting, commonly encountered in surgical terminologies.
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-clasis: Indicates intentional breaking, often used in orthopedic surgery to describe bone procedures.
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-clast: Refers to the process of breaking down, commonly used in contexts like bone remodeling.
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claustr/o: Refers to closing, often in anatomical contexts regarding openings or passages.
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clavicul/o / cleid/o: Both refer to the clavicle, also known as the collarbone, significant in connecting the arm to the body.
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clitorid/o: Indicates the clitoris, an important part of female reproductive anatomy.
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-coagulation: Refers to the process of clotting, essential in stopping bleeding within the body.
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coccyg/o: Pertains to the coccyx, or tailbone, the terminal portion of the vertebral column.
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cochle/o: Refers to the cochlea, part of the inner ear vital for hearing.
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col/o / colon/o: Both denote the colon or large intestine, essential for water absorption and waste elimination.
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colp/o: Refers to the vagina, part of the female reproductive system.
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