miscellaneous suffixes Flashcards by xyz abc

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-algia

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pain

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-emia

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blood

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-itis

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inflammation

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-lysis

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break down

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-oid

A

like

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-opathy

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any type of disease

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-pnea

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breathing

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-centesis

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puncturing cavity to remove fluid

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-ectomy

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surgical removal

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-ostomy

A

permanent opening into body space

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-otomy

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cutting/ incision

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-orrhaphy

A

suture/ surgical repair

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-opexy

A

surgically fixing into place

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-plasty / -oplasty

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surgical repair

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-otripsy

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crushing / destroying

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