Suffixes Flashcards
1
Q
-algia
A
pain, suffering
2
Q
-ectomy
A
surgical removal
3
Q
-itis
A
inflammation
4
Q
-osis
A
abnormal condition, disease
5
Q
-ostomy
A
surgical creation of artificial opening to the body surface
6
Q
-sclerosis
A
abnormal hardening
7
Q
-otomy
A
cutting, surgical incision
8
Q
-plasty
A
surgical repair
9
Q
-rrhage
A
bleeding, abnormal excessive discharge of fluid
10
Q
-rrhaphy
A
Surgical suturing
11
Q
-rrhea
A
flow or discharge
12
Q
-rrhexis
A
rupture
13
Q
-megaly
A
enlargement
14
Q
-stenosis
A
abnormal narrowing
15
Q
-malacia
A
abnormal softening
