Chapter 3 -Suffixes Flashcards
To identify and define useful diagnostic and procedural suffixes. To analyze, spell, and pronounce medical terms that contain diagnostic and procedural suffixes. To apply medical terms in real-life situations. (24 cards)
What are the two main groups of suffixes?
Diagnostic suffixes and Procedural suffixes
What does the suffix -itis represent?
Inflammation
What does the suffix -megaly signify?
Enlargement
What is the meaning of the suffix -oma?
Tumor, mass
What does the suffix -osis indicate?
Condition, abnormal condition
What does the suffix -pathy refer to?
Disease condition
What does the suffix -rrhea mean?
Flow, discharge
What does the suffix -rrhage signify?
Excessive
What does the suffix -rrhagia represent?
Discharge of blood
What does the suffix -sclerosis mean?
Hardening
What does the suffix -uria indicate?
Condition of urine
What do the suffixes -al or -eal, -ar, -ary, and -ic have in common?
Each means ‘pertaining to’
What does the suffix -centesis represent?
Puncture to remove fluid
What does the suffix -ectomy mean?
Removal, resection, excision
What does the suffix -gram signify?
Record
What does the suffix -graphy refer to?
Process of recording
What does the suffix -lysis indicate?
Separation, breakdown, destruction
What does the suffix -plasty mean?
Surgical repair or surgical correction
What does the suffix -scopy represent?
Process of visual examination
What does the suffix -stomy signify?
Opening
What does the suffix -therapy mean?
Treatment
What does the suffix -tomy indicate?
Incision, to cut into
What are Diagnostic Suffixes?
describe conditions or their symptoms
Procedural suffixes
describe procedures used in patient care
