Discussing a gamut of words derived from the Greek suffixes - "-EMIA" (ἐμός) and "-LYSIS" (λύσις)

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Anemia:

Etymology: Greek "an-" (without) + "-haima" (blood)

Origin: Greek

Definition: A condition characterized by a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin, leading to reduced oxygen-carrying capacity.

Leukemia:

Etymology: Greek "leukos" (white) + "-haima" (blood)

Origin: Greek

Definition: A group of blood cancers characterized by the abnormal production of white blood cells.

Hypoglycemia:

Etymology: Greek "hypo-" (under) + "glykys" (sweet) + "-haima" (blood)

Origin: Greek

Definition: A condition marked by abnormally low levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood.

Hyperglycemia:

Etymology: Greek "hyper-" (over) + "glykys" (sweet) + "-haima" (blood)

Origin: Greek

Definition: A condition characterized by abnormally high levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood.

Uremia:

Etymology: Greek "ouron" (urine) + "-haima" (blood)

Origin: Greek

Definition: A toxic condition resulting from the accumulation of waste products in the blood, typically due to kidney dysfunction.

Polycythemia:

Etymology: Greek "polys" (many) + "-kutos" (cell) + "-haima" (blood)

Origin: Greek

Definition: An increase in the number of red blood cells in the blood, often leading to thicker blood.

Bacteremia:

Etymology: Greek "bakterion" (small rod or staff, referring to bacteria) + "-haima" (blood)

Origin: Greek

Definition: The presence of bacteria in the bloodstream, often indicating infection.

Septicemia:

Etymology: Greek "septikos" (putrefying) + "-haima" (blood)

Origin: Greek

Definition: A serious bloodstream infection usually caused by bacteria and their toxins.

Hematemia:

Etymology: Greek "hematos" (bloody) + "-haima" (blood)

Origin: Greek

Definition: The presence of blood in vomit.

Hydrolysis:

Etymology: Greek "hydro" (water) + "-lysis" (decomposition)

Origin: Greek

Definition: A chemical reaction in which water is used to break down a compound into its constituent parts.

Electrolysis:

Etymology: Greek "electro" (electricity) + "-lysis" (decomposition)

Origin: Greek

Definition: The process of using an electric current to drive a chemical reaction, often used for hair removal and metal purification.

Autolysis:

Etymology: Greek "auto" (self) + "-lysis" (decomposition)

Origin: Greek

Definition: The self-digestion or breakdown of cells by their own enzymes after death.

Proteolysis:

Etymology: Greek "proteo" (protein) + "-lysis" (decomposition)

Origin: Greek

Definition: The enzymatic breakdown of proteins into smaller peptides or amino acids.

Thrombolysis:

Etymology: Greek "thrombos" (clot) + "-lysis" (decomposition)

Origin: Greek

Definition: The process of dissolving a blood clot using medication or enzymes.

Photolysis:

Etymology: Greek "photo" (light) + "-lysis" (decomposition)

Origin: Greek

Definition: The breakdown of chemical compounds through the action of light.

Osmolysis:

Etymology: Greek "osmo" (push) + "-lysis" (decomposition)

Origin: Greek

Definition: The rupture or dissolution of cells due to changes in osmotic pressure.

Cytolysis:

Etymology: Greek "cyto" (cell) + "-lysis" (decomposition)

Origin: Greek

Definition: The destruction or bursting of cells, often due to osmotic imbalances.

Fibrinolysis:

Etymology: Greek "fibrin" (a protein involved in blood clotting) + "-lysis" (decomposition)

Origin: Greek

Definition: The process of breaking down fibrin clots in the bloodstream.

Necrolysis:

Etymology: Greek "nekros" (dead) + "-lysis" (decomposition)

Origin: Greek

Definition: The decomposition or disintegration of dead tissue.