Suffixes Flashcards
1
Q
-ac, -ic, -al, -ous, -tic
A
Related to or pertaining to
2
Q
-algia, -dynia
A
Pain or discomfort
3
Q
-arche
A
Beginning
4
Q
-ate, -ize
A
Subject to, use
5
Q
-cele
A
Protrusion (hernia)
6
Q
-centesis
A
Surgical puncture to withdrawal or aspirate fluid
7
Q
-cidal, -cide
A
Kill or destroy
8
Q
-cle, -clue, -ule, -ulus
A
Small
9
Q
-cyte
A
Cell
10
Q
-desis
A
Surgical fusion or binding
11
Q
-dynia
A
Pain
12
Q
-ectasis, -ectasia
A
Stretching or dilation
13
Q
-ectomy
A
Cutting out, surgical removal
14
Q
-emesis
A
Vomit
15
Q
-emia
A
Pressing to blood, blood condition
