{"id":18713,"date":"2022-12-06T08:46:15","date_gmt":"2022-12-06T08:46:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mastermedicalterms.com\/?p=18713"},"modified":"2022-12-06T08:48:25","modified_gmt":"2022-12-06T08:48:25","slug":"medical-prefixes-that-describe-the-color-master-mode","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mastermedicalterms.com\/medical-prefixes-that-describe-the-color-master-mode\/","title":{"rendered":"Medical Prefixes that Describe the Color"},"content":{"rendered":"

As you progress through this quiz, you will have an opportunity to master and memorize the medical prefixes that are associated with color.<\/p>\n

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      poli(o)-<\/h3>\n

      Poli(o)-<\/strong> is a medical prefix term<\/em> that means \"<\/em>gray\". <\/p>

      Example Word:<\/em> poli(o)\/myel\/itis<\/strong><\/p>

      Word Breakdown:<\/em><\/strong> Poli(o)- <\/strong>is a prefix that means \"<\/em>gray\", myel<\/strong> in this medical term is a word root that means \"spinal cord\" and -itis<\/strong> is a suffix that means \"inflammation\". <\/p>

      Definition: <\/em>Poliomyelitis<\/strong> is an inflammation that affects the gray matter of the spinal cord.<\/p>


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        rhod(o)-<\/h3>\n

        rhod(o)-<\/strong> is a medical prefix<\/em> term that means \"red\". <\/p>

        Example Word: <\/em>rhod\/opsin<\/strong><\/p>

        Word Breakdown:<\/em> rhod- <\/strong>is a prefix that means \"red\", opsin<\/strong> is a word root that pertains to a \"retina proteins that sense light\". <\/p>

        Definition:<\/em> Rhodopsin<\/strong> is a red protein found in the rods of the retina.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n

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          cirrh(o)-<\/h3>\n

          cirrh(o)- <\/strong>is a medical prefix term<\/em> that pertains to color \"yellow\". <\/p>

          Example Word:<\/em> <\/em>cirrh(o)\/sis<\/strong><\/p>

          Word Breakdown:<\/em> Cirrh(o)- <\/strong>is a prefix that refers to \"yellow\", and -sis <\/strong>is a suffix that means \"condition of\". <\/p>

          Definition:<\/em> A condition known as cirrhosis<\/strong> is a condition in which the liver becomes scarred and permanently damaged, manifested by a \"yellow\" discoloration of the skin and eyes.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n

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            eosin(o)-<\/h3>\n

            Eosin(o)-<\/strong> is a medical prefix term<\/em> that means \"red\". <\/p>

            Example Word:<\/em> eosin(o)\/phil<\/strong><\/p>

            Word Breakdown:<\/em> Eosin(o)- <\/strong>is a prefix that means \"red\", -phil<\/strong> is a suffix that pertains to a \"affinity for\", \"attraction\" or \"to love\". <\/p>

            Definition:<\/em> Eosinophils<\/strong> are a type of white blood cell (WBC), a part of the immune system that fights parasites and certain infections. <\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n

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              albin(o)-, alb-<\/h3>\n

              The medical prefix term<\/em> albin(o)-<\/strong> or alb-<\/strong> means \"white\". <\/p>

              Example Word:<\/em> albin\/ism<\/strong><\/p>

              Word Breakdown:<\/em> albin- <\/strong>is a prefix that means \"white\", and -ism<\/strong> is a suffix that means \"condition\".  <\/p>

              Definition:<\/em> Albinism<\/strong> is a condition of lacking pigment in the skin, hair, and eyes, resulting in a white appearance.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n

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                rubro-, rubri-<\/h3>\n

                The medical prefix term <\/em>rubro-<\/strong> or rubri-<\/strong> means \"red\". <\/p>

                Example Word: <\/em>rubri\/cyte<\/strong><\/p>

                Word Breakdown: <\/em>Rubri- <\/strong>is a prefix that means \"red\", -cyte<\/strong> is a suffix that pertains to a \"cell\". <\/p>

                Definition: <\/em>A rubricyte<\/strong> is an immature red blood cell with a nucleus.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n

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                  porphyr-<\/h3>\n

                  Porphyr-<\/strong> is the medical prefix term<\/em> for color \"purple\". <\/p>

                  Example Word: porphyr<\/strong>\/opsin<\/strong><\/p>

                  Word Breakdown: <\/em>Porphyr- <\/strong>is a prefix that means \"purple\", opsin<\/strong> is a word root that pertains to a \"retina proteins that sense light\".  <\/p>

                  Definition: <\/em>Porphyropsin<\/strong> refers to any of a group of purple carotenoid pigments found in fish retinas, similar to rhodopsin.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n

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                    glauc(o)-<\/h3>\n

                    Glauc(o)-<\/strong> is a medical prefix term<\/em> that means \"gray; opaque\". <\/p>

                    Example Word:<\/em> glauc(o)\/ma<\/strong><\/p>

                    Word Breakdown:<\/em> Glauc(o)- <\/strong>is a prefix that means \"grey; opaque\", and -ma<\/strong> is a suffix that means \"condition of\".  <\/p>

                    Definition: <\/em>The condition of glaucoma<\/strong> is caused by an increase in intraocular pressure that causes the affected eye to appear gray.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n

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                      cyan(o)-<\/h3>\n

                      Cyan(o)-<\/strong> is the medical prefix term<\/em> for color \"blue\". <\/p>

                      Example Word:<\/em> cyan(o)\/sis<\/strong><\/p>

                      Word Breakdown:<\/em> Cyan(o)<\/strong>- <\/strong>is a prefix that means \"blue\", -sis<\/strong> is a suffix that pertains to \"condition of\". <\/p>

                      Definition:<\/em> A cyanosis<\/strong> is a condition characterized by a blue discoloration of the skin or mucous membrane caused by a lack of oxygen. <\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n

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                        purpur-<\/h3>\n

                        purpur-<\/strong> is the medical prefix term<\/em> for color \"purple\". <\/p>

                        Example Word: <\/em>purpur\/a<\/strong><\/p>

                        Word Breakdown:<\/em> purpur<\/strong>- <\/strong>is a prefix that means \"purple\", -a<\/strong> is a noun ending suffix with no specific meaning. <\/p>

                        Definition:<\/em> A purpura<\/strong> is a condition characterized by red or purple spots on the skin.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n

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                          jaundo-<\/h3>\n

                          jaund(o)- <\/strong>is the medical prefix term<\/em> for color \"yellow\". <\/p>

                          Example Word:<\/em> jaund\/ice<\/strong><\/p>

                          Word Breakdown:<\/em> jaund- <\/strong>is a prefix that means \"yellow\" and -ice<\/strong> is a suffix that means \"pertaining to\". <\/p>

                          Definition: <\/em>The term 'jaundice<\/strong>' refers to a yellowing of the skin, mucous membranes, or eyes. <\/p>


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                            erythr(o)-<\/h3>\n

                            Erythr(o)-<\/strong> is the medical prefix term<\/em> for color "red". <\/p>

                            Example Word:<\/em> erythr(o)\/cyte<\/strong><\/p>

                            Word Breakdown: <\/em>Erythr(o)- <\/strong>is a prefix that means "red", -cyte<\/strong> is a suffix that pertains to a "cell". <\/p>

                            Definition: <\/em>The erythrocyte<\/strong> is also known as the "red blood cell".<\/p>


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                              leuk(o)-<\/h3>\n

                              Leuk(o)- <\/strong>is a medical prefix term<\/em> that means "white". <\/p>

                              Example Word:<\/em> leuk(o)\/cyte <\/strong><\/p>

                              Word Breakdown:<\/em> Leuk(o)-<\/strong> is a prefix that means "white", and -cyte<\/strong> is a suffix that means "cell". <\/p>

                              Definition: <\/em>Known as white blood cells, leukocytes<\/strong> are a cellular component of the blood that protects the body from infection and disease.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n

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                                xanth(o)-<\/h3>\n

                                Xanth(o)-<\/strong> is the medical prefix term<\/em> for color "yellow". <\/p>

                                Example Word: <\/em>xanth(o)\/phobia<\/strong><\/p>

                                Word Breakdown: <\/em>Xanth(o)-<\/strong> is a prefix that means "yellow", -phobia<\/strong> is a suffix that pertains to "irrational fear". <\/p>

                                Definition: <\/em>Xanthophobia<\/strong> is an intolerance to yellow light.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n

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                                  melan(o)-<\/h3>\n

                                  melan(o)-<\/strong> is the medical prefix term<\/em> for color "black". <\/p>

                                  Example Word:<\/em> melan\/oma<\/strong><\/p>

                                  Word Breakdown: <\/em>melan<\/strong>- <\/strong>is a prefix that means "black", -oma<\/strong> is a suffix that pertains to "tumor". <\/p>

                                  Definition:<\/em> A melanoma<\/strong> is a dark-pigmented, usually malignant tumor that arises from a melanocyte.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n

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                                    chlor(o)-<\/h3>\n

                                    Chlor(o)-<\/strong> is a medical prefix term<\/em> that pertains to the color "green". <\/p>

                                    Word Example: <\/em>chlor(o)\/phyll<\/strong><\/p>

                                    Word Breakdown:<\/em> Chlor(o)- <\/strong>is a prefix that means "green" and -phyll<\/strong> is a suffix that pertains to leaves or leaf structures. <\/p>

                                    Definition: <\/em>Chlorophylls<\/strong> are green pigments produced by plants and other photosynthetic organisms such as cyanobacteria.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\t\t\t<\/ol>\n\t\t\t

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