Medical Terms Part 2 (prefixes)

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carcin - related to cancer

​Carcinoma is a type of cancer that starts in cells that make up the skin or the tissue lining organs, such as the liver or kidneys.

Carcinogenic - having the potential to cause cancer.

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cardio - related to the heart

Cardiomegaly is an enlarged heart.

Cardio exercise - exercise that's good for the heart

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onco - realted to cancer

Oncology is the study of cancer.

An oncologist is a doctor who treats cancer and provides medical care for a person diagnosed with cancer.

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osteo - related to bone

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting millions of people worldwide.

 

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