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What does the suffix -itis mean?

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inflammation

Commonly used in medical terminology to indicate inflammation of a specific organ or tissue.

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What does the suffix -osis refer to?

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any condition

Used to denote a pathological condition or state.

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The suffix -malacia indicates what?

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soft

Often used to describe the softening of tissues or organs.

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What does the suffix -megal signify?

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enlarged

Typically used in terms that describe an enlargement of a specific body part.

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What does the suffix -algia mean?

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pain

Frequently used to refer to pain in a specific area of the body.

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What does the suffix -oma denote?

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tumor

Generally used to indicate a tumor or neoplasm.

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The suffix -plast is associated with what concept?

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surgical repair

Indicates a surgical repair or reconstruction.

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What does the suffix -path refer to?

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disease

Used in terms that indicate a specific disease or disorder.

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An expert in a particular field is indicated by which suffix?

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-ologist

Refers to a specialist in a specific area of study.

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The suffix -ology refers to what?

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the study of

Used to denote a field of study or branch of knowledge.

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What does the suffix -penia mean?

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deficiency

Indicates a lack or deficiency of a specific substance or element.

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What does the suffix -spasm indicate?

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involuntary contraction

Refers to a sudden, involuntary muscle contraction.

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The suffix -oid suggests what?

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resemble

Used to describe something that resembles another thing.

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What does the suffix -scop mean?

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observe

Indicates an instrument for observing or examining.

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What is indicated by the suffix -gram?

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record

Refers to a record or image produced by a specific process.

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The suffix -otomy refers to which action?

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cut into

Indicates a surgical incision into an organ or body part.

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What does the suffix -ostomy mean?

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to create an opening

Refers to a surgical procedure that creates an opening.

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What does the suffix -ectomy denote?

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surgical removal

Indicates the surgical removal of a specific organ or tissue.

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The suffix -lysis signifies what?

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loosened/destroy

Used to indicate the breakdown or destruction of tissues or substances.

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What does the suffix -rrhexis indicate?

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rupture

Refers to the rupture or breaking of an organ or tissue.

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What does the suffix ‘-desis’ mean?

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binding

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

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development

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What does ‘-ptosis’ refer to?

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falling

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What does the suffix ‘-dyn’ signify?

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pain

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What does '-traphy' indicate?
suture/stitches
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What does the suffix '-emesis' mean?
vomiting
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What is the meaning of '-ectasis'?
expansion
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What does '-esthesia' refer to?
feeling
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What does the suffix '-pexy' signify?
suspension
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What does '-cele' mean?
hemia
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What does the suffix '-asthenia' indicate?
weakness
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What does '-tope' refer to?
place
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What does '-crine' mean?
to secrete
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What does '-plegia' signify?
paralysis
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What does '-rrhag' refer to?
blood flow
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What does '-rrhe' mean?
to flow
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What does the suffix '-acusis' indicate?
hearing
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What does '-phil' mean?
attraction for
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What does '-ptysis' signify?
spitting
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What does '-stasis' refer to?
stop/standing
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What does the prefix 'а-' mean?
Without, not
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What does the prefix 'an-' mean?
Without, not
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What does the prefix 'auto-' mean?
Self
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What does the prefix 'bi-' mean?
Two, double, both pair
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What does the prefix 'brady-' mean?
Slow
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What does the prefix 'dys-' mean?
Bad
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What does the prefix 'hemi-' mean?
Half
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What does the prefix 'hyper-' mean?
Above, more than normal
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What does the prefix 'hypo-' mean?
Under
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What does the prefix 'inter-' mean?
Between
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What does the prefix 'intra-' mean?
Within
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What does the prefix 'multi-' mean?
Many
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What does the prefix 'peri-' mean?
About, around
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What does the prefix 'post-' mean?
After
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What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?
Before
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What does the prefix 'quad-' mean?
Tour, fourth
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What does the prefix 'retro-' mean?
Backwards
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What does the prefix 'semi-' mean?
Half
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What does the prefix 'sub-' mean?
Under
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What does the prefix “poly” mean?
Many
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What does the prefix 'steno-' mean?
narrow, contracted ## Footnote Commonly used in medical terminology to describe a narrowing of structures.
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What is the meaning of 'cheil-'?
lip ## Footnote Often used in terms related to lip anatomy or conditions.
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What does 'benign-' signify in medical terms?
mild, not cancerous ## Footnote Refers to tumors or conditions that are not harmful.
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What does the prefix 'melan-' refer to?
black ## Footnote Frequently associated with melanin and skin pigmentation.
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What is the meaning of 'onco-'?
tumor ## Footnote Commonly used in oncology, the study of tumors.
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What does 'viscero-' refer to?
organ ## Footnote Used in terms relating to internal organs.
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What is the meaning of 'sphenic-'?
wedge ## Footnote Often associated with wedge-shaped bones or structures.
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What does the prefix 'anti-' mean?
against ## Footnote Used in terms indicating opposition or counteraction.
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What does 'myco-' refer to?
fungus ## Footnote Commonly used in mycology, the study of fungi.
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What is the meaning of 'plasia-'?
development ## Footnote Often used to describe the formation or growth of tissues.
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What does 'rug-' mean?
wrinkle, fold, crease ## Footnote Commonly used in anatomy to describe folded structures.
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What does the prefix 'iso-' mean
equal
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What does 'malign-' signify?
bad ## Footnote Refers to tumors or conditions that are harmful.
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What does 'adnexa-' refer to?
ties, connection ## Footnote Often used in reference to accessory structures or appendages.
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What is the meaning of 'lapar-'?
abdominal wall ## Footnote Commonly used in terms related to the abdominal region.
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What does 'ment-' mean?
mind ## Footnote Used in psychological and neurological contexts.
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What is the meaning of 'somato-'?
body ## Footnote Often used in terms related to the physical body.
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What does 'trachel-' refer to?
neck ## Footnote Commonly used in anatomical terms pertaining to the neck.
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Fill in the blank: The prefix 'hypno-' relates to _______.
sleep
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What is the meaning of 'scler-'?
hard ## Footnote Often used to describe hardening of tissues or organs.
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What is the meaning of the element 'sept-'?
wall or fence
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What does 'scirr-' refer to?
hard
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The element 'antr-' means what?
cavity
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What is the meaning of 'plak-'?
plate
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What does 'alveol-' refer to?
cavity
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The meaning of 'sedat-' is _______.
quiet calm
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What does 'furca-' mean?
fork-shaped
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What does 'radic-' refer to?
root
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The element 'radi-' means _______.
ray
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What is the meaning of 'metabol-'?
change
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What does 'pariet-' refer to?
wall
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The element 'gemin-' means what?
twins or pairs
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What is the meaning of 'grad-'?
step
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What does 'calc-' refer to?
heel or stone
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The element 'labi-' means _______.
lip
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What does 'micr-' mean?
small
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The element 'phob-' refers to _______.
fear
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What does 'en-' mean?
in front of or before
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What is the meaning of 'pro-'?
before
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The element 'mechano-' refers to _______.
machine
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What does the prefix 'dynam-' mean?
power
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What does the prefix 'traumat-' refer to?
wound
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What is the meaning of the prefix 'ameb-'?
change
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What does 'strict-' signify?
draw tight
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What shape does the prefix 'turbin-' refer to?
shaped like a top
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What does the prefix 'neo-' mean?
new
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What does 'therm-' relate to?
heat
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What does 'sym-' mean?
together
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What does 'ramus-' refer to?
branch
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What does the prefix 'pan-' signify?
all
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What does 'ab-' mean?
away from/not
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What does the prefix 'ante-' signify?
before
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What does 'ex-' mean?
out, away from
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What does the prefix 'puer-' refer to?
child
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What does 'proli-' relate to?
offspring
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What does 'macro-' mean?
large
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What does the prefix 'lal-' signify?
speech
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What does 'cryo-' mean?
cold
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What does the prefix 'mal-' refer to?
bad
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What does 'glom-' mean?
ball

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