Suffixes Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 2 suffixes that mean pain?
A
-algia and -dynia
2
Q
What is the suffix for protrusion?
A
-cele
3
Q
What is the suffix for something that produces?
A
-gen
4
Q
What is the suffix for abnormal softening?
A
-malacia
5
Q
What is the suffix for new formation?
A
-plasm
6
Q
What is the suffix to puncture and draw fluid from?
A
-centesis
7
Q
What is the suffix for creating an opening?
A
-ostomy
8
Q
What is the suffix for surgical fixation?
A
-pexy
9
Q
What is the suffix to suture?
A
-rrhaphy
10
Q
What are the prefixes of visually examining?
A
-scopic or -scopy
