Chapter 2: Suffixes of the Cardiovascular System Flashcards
1
Q
What does the suffix “-cyte” mean?
A
Cell
2
Q
What does the suffix “-emia” mean?
A
Blood condition
3
Q
What does the suffix “-itis” mean?
A
Inflammation
4
Q
What does the suffix “-lytic” mean?
A
Destroy or dissolve
5
Q
What does the suffix “-penia” mean?
A
Deficiency, too few
6
Q
What does the suffix “-sclerosis” mean?
A
Abnormal hardening
7
Q
What does the suffix “-stenosis” mean?
A
Abnormal narrowing
