The medical terms, definitions, compound words, and compound word definitions have been listed and defined as follows;
What are the definitions of the medical terms and compound words?
1. -cele: Herniation or swelling.
Compound word: Cystocele
Compound word definition: A condition where the bladder herniates into the vaginal wall.
2. cyst: Refers to a sac or capsule, usually filled with fluid or semisolid material.
Compound word: Cholecystitis
Compound word definition: An inflammatory condition of the gallbladder, often associated with gallstones.
3. dys-: Bad, difficult, or painful.
Compound word: Dyspepsia
Compound word definition: Discomfort or pain in the upper abdomen, often associated with eating.
4. -ectomy: Surgical removal or excision.
Compound word: Appendectomy
Compound word definition: A surgical operation to remove the appendix.
5. hemat: Relating to blood.
Compound word: Hematology
Compound word definition: The branch of medicine concerned with the study of blood, blood-forming organs, and blood diseases.
6. hydro: Water, fluid.
Compound word: Hydrocephalus
Compound word definition: A condition characterized by excess cerebrospinal fluid in the brain's ventricular system, leading to increased pressure inside the skull.
7. lith: Stone, calculus.
Compound word: Nephrolithiasis
Compound word definition: The presence of calculi or stones in the kidney.
8. nephr: Kidney.
Compound word: Nephrectomy
Compound word definition: A surgical procedure to remove all or part of a kidney.
9. noct: Night.
Compound word: Nocturia
Compound word definition: A condition in which you wake up during the night because you have to urinate.
10. olig: Few, deficient.
Compound word: Oliguria (scanty urine production).
Compound word definition: Reduced urine output, typically defined as less than 400 mL per day in adults.
11. -ostomy: Creating an opening, a surgical procedure to create an opening.
Compound word: Colostomy
Compound word definition: A surgical operation in which a piece of the colon is diverted to an artificial opening in the abdominal wall.
12. poly-: Many, much.
Compound word: Polyuria
Compound word definition: The production of abnormally large volumes of dilute urine.
13. pur: Pus.
Compound word: Purulent
Compound word definition: Containing, discharging, or producing pus.
14. ren: Kidney.
Compound word: Renal
Compound word definition: Relating to, involving, or located in the region of the kidneys.
15. ureter: The duct by which urine passes from the kidney to the bladder.
Compound word: Ureteritis
Compound word definition: Inflammation of the ureter.
16.urethr: Urethra.
Compound word: Urethritis
Compound word definition: Inflammation of the urethra causing painful urination.
19. ur, urin: Urine.
Compound word: Urinary
Compound word definition: Pertaining to the production, storage, or expulsion of urine.