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Endocrine system

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Acr/o

Extremity - Refers to the outermost part of a limb or appendage.

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Arden/o

Adrenal glands - Relates to the glands located on top of the kidneys that produce hormones.

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Adrenal/o

Adrenal glands - Pertains to the glands located on top of the kidneys that produce hormones.

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Calc/o

Calcium - Relates to the mineral responsible for bone strength and other bodily functions.

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Crib/o

Secrete - Refers to the process of releasing substances from cells or glands.

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Gluc/o

Sugar, sweetness - Relates to sugar or sweetness in the body.

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Glyc/o

Sugar, sweetness - Pertains to sugar or sweetness in the body.

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Glucos/o

Sugar, sweetness - Refers to sugar or sweetness in the body.

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Home/o

Same, alike - Relates to maintaining a stable internal environment within the body.

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Kal/i

Potassium (an electrolyte) - Refers to an essential mineral and electrolyte involved in various bodily functions.

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Pancreat/o

Pancreas - Pertains to the organ responsible for producing digestive enzymes and hormones.

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Parathyroid/o

Parathyroid glands - Relates to the glands located near the thyroid gland that regulate calcium levels in the body.

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Thym/o

Thymus gland - Refers to the gland located in the chest that plays a role in immune system development.

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Thyr/o

Thyroid gland - Pertains to the gland located in the neck that produces hormones regulating metabolism.

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Thyroid/o

Thyroid gland - Relates to the gland located in the neck that produces hormones regulating metabolism.

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Toxic/o

Poison - Refers to substances that are harmful or poisonous to the body.

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Poly/o

Many, much - Pertains to the presence of multiple or excessive amounts of something.

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Andr/o

Male - Relates to characteristics or features associated with males.

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-crine

Secrete - Suffix indicating the process of secretion or release of substances.

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-dipsia

Thirst - Suffix indicating a condition or state of excessive thirst.

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-gen

Forming, producing, origin - Suffix indicating the production or origin of something.

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-toxic

Pertaining to poison - Suffix indicating a relationship or association with poison.

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-uria

Urine - Suffix indicating a condition or presence of something related to urine.

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-megaly

Enlargement - Suffix indicating an abnormal enlargement of a specific organ or body part.

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-emia

Blood condition - Suffix indicating a condition or state related to the blood.

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-stasis

Standing still - Suffix indicating a state of stability or lack of change.

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-ism

Condition - Suffix indicating a specific condition or state.

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-old

Resembling - Suffix indicating a resemblance or similarity to something.

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Eu-

Good - Prefix indicating a state or condition of being good or well.

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Exo-

Outside - Prefix indicating a location or position outside of something.

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-kalemia

the presence of potassium in the blood

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-lith

Stone or calculus

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