MEDICAL
URINARY BLADDER
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Word part for kidney?
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nephr/o
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lith/o
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cyst/o
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glomerul/o
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The word “nephro-” also means “of a kidney; relating to the kidneys” and is derived from the Greek word nephros meaning kidney.
Detailed explanation-2: -Nephr-, as we’ve seen, means “kidney.” The combining form-ectomy means “excision.” So, nephrectomy literally translates to “excision of the kidney.” During a nephrectomy, a surgeon removes one or both of the kidneys.
Detailed explanation-3: -Nephro-, as we’ve seen, means “kidney, ‘’ and-lith is a combining form meaning “stone.” So, a nephrolith literally translates to “kidney stone.” What are some words that use the combining form nephro-?
Detailed explanation-4: -The combining form nephr/o means kidney.
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