Ecto-: outer, external
eg. Ectocardia_ an abnormal position of the heart; it may be outside the thoracic cavity or misplaced within the thorax.
En-: in, into, inside
eg. Endemic_ a disease or pathogen that is found in or confined to a particular location, region or people.
Encephal-: brain
eg. Encephalitis_ an inflamed condition of the brain.
Endo-: inside, within
eg. Endoarteritis_ chronic inflammation of the inner layer of arteries.
Epi-: outer, above, on, over, near
eg. Epidural_ injection of anaesthetic into the space outside the dura mater enveloping the spinal cord.
Erythro-: red
eg. Erythrocytosis_ an abnormal increased production of red blood cells.
Gastro-: stomach, abdomen
eg. Gastroesophageal reflux disease_ chronic symptoms or mucosal damage produced by the abnormal reflux of stomach acid to the oesophagus.
Geno-: to become or produce
eg. Genophobia_ an abnormal fear of sexual intercourse.
Glyco-: sugar, sweet
eg. Glycosuria_ atypical occurrence of glucose in urine, may be due to excessive carbohydrate ingestion or a disorder, such as diabetes mellitus.
Gnatho-: jaw
eg. Gnathodynia_ pain in the jaw, such as that commonly associated with an impacted wisdom tooth.
Gyn-: woman
eg. Gynecology_ the branch of medical science that studies the diseases of women, especially of the reproductive organs.
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