common suffixes Flashcards by Dylan Carpio

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What does the suffix ‘-algia’ mean?

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pertaining to pain

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What does the suffix ‘-asthen(o)’ signify?

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weakness

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What is the meaning of the suffix ‘-blast’?

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immature cell

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What does the suffix ‘-cele’ refer to?

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pertaining to a tumor or swelling

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What does ‘-centesis’ pertain to?

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a procedure in which an organ or body cavity is punctured, often to drain excess fluid or obtain a sample for analysis

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What does the suffix ‘-cyte’ mean?

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cell

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What does ‘-ectomy’ indicate?

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surgical removal of

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What does ‘-emia’ pertain to?

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the presence of a substance in the blood

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What is the meaning of ‘esthesi(o)-‘?

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pertaining to sensation or perception

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What does the suffix ‘-genic’ mean?

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causing

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What does ‘-gram’ refer to?

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record

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What is the meaning of ‘-graph’?

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a record or the instrument used to create the record

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What does ‘-itis’ signify?

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inflammation

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What does ‘-lysis’ mean?

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decline, disintegration, or destruction

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What does the suffix ‘-megaly’ indicate?

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enlargement of

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What is the meaning of ‘-ology’?

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science of

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What does ‘-oma’ refer to?

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tumor

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What does ‘-osis’ mean?

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pertaining to a disease process

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What does ‘-ostomy’ signify?

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surgical creation of an opening

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What does ‘-pathy’ mean?

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disease or a system for treating disease

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What does ‘-phagia’ pertain to?

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eating or swallowing

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What is the meaning of ‘-phasia’?

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pertaining to speech

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What does ‘-phobia’ signify?

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pertaining to an irrational fear

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What does ‘-plasty’ refer to?

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plastic surgery

What does '-plegia' mean?

paralysis

What does '-pnea' pertain to?

breathing

What does '-ptosis' signify?

drooping

What does '-rrhage' mean?

abnormal or excessive flow or discharge

What does '-rrhagia' indicate?

abnormal or excessive flow or discharge

What does '-rrhaphy' refer to?

suture of; repair of

What does '-rrhea' mean?

flow or discharge

What is the meaning of '-scope'?

instrument for examination

What does '-scopy' pertain to?

examination with an instrument

What does '-sis' signify?

a process, action, or condition

What does '-taxis' mean?

order, arrangement of

What does '-trophic' pertain to?

nutrition

What does '-uria' indicate?

pertaining to a substance in the urine or the condition so indicated