Mono is short for mononucleosis.
Not all medical terms have a word root. Some medical terms may only consist of a prefix and/or a suffix without a word root.
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Root words, prefixes, and suffixes are the elements used to form medical words. Prefixes are added to the beginning of a root word, and suffixes are added to the end. These elements can modify the meaning of the root word to create specific medical terms.
The medical root word 'emia' refers to the blood.
The root of "monorail" is derived from combining the prefix "mono-" meaning one, with the word "rail" referring to a track or path for a train or vehicle.
The Greek root "arthro-" means joint. It is commonly used in medical terms related to joints and articulations.
Mono and syllabic are both root words in the word monosyllabic.
Medical terms built on the word root "odyn" generally refer to pain. For example, "odynophagia" refers to painful swallowing, "odynuria" refers to painful urination, and "odontodynia" refers to tooth pain.
The root word for "duodenal" is "duodenum." The duodenum is the first part of the small intestine, located just beyond the stomach.
The root word "esthes" refers to sensation or feeling. It is commonly used in medical terms related to perception and sensitivity.
The medical root word "adeno" refers to glands in the body. It is commonly used in medical terms referring to conditions or structures related to glands, such as adenovirus (a type of virus that can affect the glands) or adenoma (a non-cancerous growth on a gland).