With this the lesson on root word End(o) comes to an end. Endotherm: A creature that can keep its inside temperature fairly constant. Endotitis: Inflammation of the inner ear.ġ6. Endocervicitis: Inflammation of the mucous membrane of the cervix uteriġ5. EndoEnd(o)otic: Living as a parasite within the host.ġ4. Endocrinology: The branch of End(o)ology dealing with the endocrine glands and their secretionġ3. Endocrinologist: A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the endocrine system.ġ2. Endosmosis: Osmosis in which fluid is absorbed into a cell from a surrounding fluid.ġ1.

Many prefixes that you find in medical terms are common to English language prefixes. It is important to spell and pronounce prefixes correctly. The prefix alters the meaning of the medical term. Endophasia: Internalized, inaudible speech.ġ0. are located at the beginning of a medical term. Endophage: Feeding from within the food source.ĩ. Endoparasite: Any parasite which lives in the internal organs of an animalĨ.

Endoophage: A reference to insect larvae that hatch from eggs deposited within host eggs and feed upon the contents of those eggs.Ħ. Endogean: Living within or near the surface of the ground.ĥ. Endogamy: The custom of marrying only within the limits of a clan or a tribe.ģ. Endoectothrix: A fungus that produces spores both on the interior and exterior of the hairs.Ģ. Words Based on the End(o)- Root Wordįollowing is a list of words based on the End(o)- Root Word:ġ. endo-, within, ENDOdont inside a tooth -gen, beginning, produce, pathoGENic disease producing gingiv-, pertaining to the gums, GINGIVitis inflammation of.

End(o) root word originates from Greek, endon, meaning internal.įor instance, An endo-scope is an instrument which can be introduced into the body to give a view of its internal parts an endoskeleton is an internal skeleton, such as that of vertebrates the endocardium is the thin, smooth membrane which lines the inside of the chambers of the heart the endometrium is the mucous membrane lining the womb endarterectomy is surgical removal of part of the inner lining of an artery.

Words with endo prefix