aden/o
gland
cyt/o
cell
epitheli
epithelium
fibr/o
fiber
hemat/o
blood
hist/o
tissue
lip/o
fat
my/o
muscle
neur/o
nerve
organ/o
organ
sarc/o
flesh, connective tissue
system/o
system
viscer/o
internal organs
aut/o
self
bi/o
life
cancer/o
cancer
carcin/o
cancer
crypt/o
hidden
necr/o
death (cells, body)
eti/o
cause (of disease)
gno/o
knowledge
iatr/o
physician, medicine
lei/o
smooth
onc/o
tumor, mass
path/o
disease
rhabd/o
rod-shaped, striated
somat/o
body
vir/o
virus
cyan/o
blue
erythr/o
red
leuk/o
white
melan/o
black
xanth/o
yellow
dia-
through, complete
dys-
bad, painful, difficult
hyper-
above, excessive
hypo-
below, incomplete, deficient, under
meta-
after, beyond, change
micro-
small
neo-
new
pro-
before
-al, -ic, -ous
pertaining to
-cyte
cell
gen-
substance or agent that produces or causes
-genic
producing, originating, causing
-logist
one who studies and treats
-logy
study of
-megaly
enlargement
-oid
resembling
-oma
tumor, swelling
-opsy
view of, viewing
-osis
abnormal condition
-pathy
disease
-plasia
condition of formation, development, growth
-plasm
growth, substance, formation
-sarcoma
malignant tumor
-sis
state of
-stasis
control, stop, standing
cell
basic unit of all living things
cell membrane
forms the boundary of the cell
cytoplasm
gel like fluid inside the cell
nucleus
largest structure within the cell, usually spherical and centrally located.
chromosomes
located in the nucleus of the cell. There are 46 chromosomes in all normal human cells, with the exception of mature sex cells, which have 23.
genes
regions within the chromosome. Each chromosome has several thousand genes that determine hereditary characteristics.
dna
comprises each gene: is a genetic material that regulated the activities of the cell.
tissue
A group of similar cells that perform the same function.
muscle tissue
composed of cells that have a special ability to contract, usually producing movement
nervous tissue
similarly specialized cells united in the performance of a particular function; found in the nerves, spinal cord, and brain. It is responsible for coordinating and controlling body activities.
connective tissue
connects, supports, penetrates, and encases various body structures
epithelial tissue
the major covering of the external surface of the body; forms membranes that line body cavities and organs and is the major tissue in glands
organ
two or more kinds of tissues that together perform special body functions
viscera
large internal organs contained in the body cavities, especially in the abdominal cavity
system
group of organs that work together to perform complex body functions
integumtary system
composed of nails, skin, and glands. Forms a protective covering for the body, regulated body temperature.
respiratory system
Composed of nose, pharynx (throat), larynx (voice box), trachea (windpipe), bronchial tubes, and lungs. Performs respiration which provides for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide within the body.
uinary system
composed of kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. Removes waste material from the body, regulates fluid volume, and maintains electrolyte concentration.
reproductive system
Female reproductive system is composed of ovaries, uterine tubes, uterus, vagina, and mammary glands. Male reproductive system is composed of testes, urethra, penis, prostate gland, and associated tubes. Responsible for heredity and reproduction.
cardiovasular system
Composed of the heart and blood vessels. Pumps and transports blood throughout the body.
Lymphatic/Immune System
Composed of a network of vessels, ducts, nodes, and organs. Provides defense against infection.
digestive system
Composed of the gastrointestinal tract which includes the mouth, esophagus, stomach, large and small intestine plus accessory organs, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. Prepares food for use by the body cells and eliminates waste.
musculoskeletal system
Composed of muscle, bones, and joints. Provides movement and framework for the body, protects vital organs such as the brain, stores calcium, and produces red blood cells.
nervous system
Composed of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. Regulates body activities by sending and receiving messages.
endocrine system
Composed of glands that secrete hormones. Hormones regulate many body activities.
cranial cavity
space inside the skull containing the brain
spinal cavity
space inside the spinal column containing the spinal cord
thoracic cavity
space in the chest containing the heart, lungs, bronchial tubes, trachea, esophagus, and other organs
adominal cavity
space containing the stomach, intestines, kidneys, adrenal glands, liver gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, and ureters
pelvic cavity
space containing the urinary bladder, certain reproductive organs, parts of the small and large intestine, and the rectum
abdominopelvic cavity
both the pelvic and abdominal cavities