MT CH 8 Suffixes To Senses Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
What does the suffix -esthesia mean?
A
sensation
Commonly used in medical terminology to refer to sensory perception.
2
Q
What does the suffix -algesia refer to?
A
pain
Used to indicate sensitivity to pain.
3
Q
What is the meaning of the suffix -osmia?
A
sense of smell
Often associated with olfactory senses in medical contexts.
4
Q
What does the suffix -grusia signify?
A
sense of taste
Related to gustatory perception.
