What are some common word roots used in medical specialties?

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What are some common word roots used in medical specialties?

Some common word roots used in medical specialties include:

1. Cardi/o - related to the heart
2. Derm/a - related to the skin
3. Gastro - related to the stomach
4. Neuro - related to the nervous system
5. Osteo - related to bones
6. Pulmon/o - related to the lungs
7. Hepat/o - related to the liver
8. Nephro - related to the kidneys
9. Ophthalm/o - related to the eyes
10. Rhin/o - related to the nose