Suffix 2 Flashcards by Jessica Pinto

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-ectasis

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Dilation

Ex: Bronchiectasis ( dilated bronchi )

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-gen

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That which produces

Ex: mutagen ( that which produces mutations )

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-genesis

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Produces, generates

Ex: Osteogenesis ( process to produce bone )

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-genic

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Produces, produced by

Ex: Carcinogenic ( producing cancer )

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-ia

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State, condition

Ex: Hemiplegia ( condition of being half paralyzed )

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-iasis

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Abnormal condition

Ex: Lithuania ( abnormal condition of stones )

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-ism

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State of

Ex: Hypothyroidism ( state of low thyroid )

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-itis

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Inflammation

Ex: Cellulitis ( inflammation of cells )

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-logist

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One who studies

Ex: Cardiologist ( one who studies the heart )

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-logy

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Study of

Ex: Cardiology ( study of the heart )

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