Medical Terminology for Health Professions, Spiral bound Version (MindTap Course List)
Medical Terminology for Health Professions, Spiral bound Version (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305634350
Author: Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder, Laura Ehrlich, Katrina A. Schroeder
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 4, Problem 1LE
abnormal condition __________________________ -cele
fascia __________________________ fasci/o
fibrous tissue __________________________ fibr/o
hernia, swelling __________________________ -ia
movement __________________________ kines/o, kinesi/o
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Summary Introduction

To determine:

The word part that describes “abnormal condition or disease.”

Introduction:

The disturbance in structure or function of human, animal, or plant that lead to specific symptoms is termed as a disease. Other factors like inflammation or tissue damage can also cause abnormal conditions in the body. In medical science, different terms are given to these factors.

Answer to Problem 1LE

Correct answer:

abnormal condition or disease: -ia.

Explanation of Solution

In medical terminology, -ia can be used for various terms. However, it is most commonly used for an abnormality in the body. For example the lack of RBCs in the blood is anemia, lack of WBCs is leukemia, increased blood concentration of glucose is hyperglycemia.

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