Medical Root
calc/i
calcium
From Latin calx (calc-), lime
Meaning
What does calc/i mean?
calc/i is a root meaning calcium. It comes from Latin calx (calc-), lime.
Inside words it is spelled calc.
Not kal/i, which is potassium; calc/i drops its i before -emia (hypercalcemia) but keeps it before -uria (hypercalciuria).
In real words
Medical words with calc/i
hypercalcemia
too much calcium in the blood · UK spelling: hypercalcaemia
hypocalcemia
too little calcium in the blood · UK spelling: hypocalcaemia
too much calcium in the urine
Don't mix it up
Parts easily confused with calc/i
Sources
Checked against
Written for biofideX in plain words, after checking these references:
- 17.2 Word Components Related to the Endocrine System – Medical Terminology 2e
- 17.1 – Introduction to Endocrine System – Building a Medical Terminology Foundation 2e
- CALCI- Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
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Glands, sugar and salts
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