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-ac, -al, -ar, -ary, -eal, -ia, -ic, - ory, -ous -tic

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Perfaining to, condition of (Ventricular pertains to the ventricles.)

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-ad,

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Toward (Caudad is toward the tail.)

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-algia, -dynia

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Pain (Arthralgia is pain in the joints). Cephalodynia is pain in the head or a headache.)

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-ase

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Enzyme (Amylase is an enzyme that breaks down starches.)

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-astenia

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Weakness (Myasthenia gravis is great muscle weakness.)

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-blast

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Baby, immature (Erythroblasts are immature red blood cells most often found in the bone marrow.)

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-cele

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Hernia, abnormal protrusion (A rectocele is an abnormal protrusion from the rectum.)

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-cide, -cidal

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Killing, destroying (Bacteriocidal solutions kill bacteria.)

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-crine

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To secrete (The endocrine system secretes hormones.)

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-cyte

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Cell (A leukocyte is a white blood cell.)

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-derma

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Skin (Scleroderma is “hard” skin.)

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-ectasia, -ectasis

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Stretching, dilating (Bronchiectasis is a lung condition in which the bronchioles are stretched out permanently.)

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-ectomy

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Surgical removal (A hysterectomy is the removal of the uterus.)

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-endema

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Swelling, fluid accumulation (Lymphedema is fluid accumulation and swelling when the lymph nodes cannot circulate lymph back through the vascular system, usually due to
an obstruction.)

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-ema, -iasis, -ism, -lepsy, -osis

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Condition, abnormal condition (Erythema is a condition with redness; hyperthyroidism is a condition of above-normal thyroid function; candidiasis is a condition of a yeast
infection; hidrosis is a condition of abnormal sweating. Narcolepsy is an abnormal condition of sleep.)

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-emesis

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Vomiting (Hyperemesis is excessive vomiting.)

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-emia

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Blood (Anemia is a condition of low (no) blood.)

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-esthesia

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Sensation, feeling (Anesthesia produces a lack of feeling or sensation.)

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-gen, -genesis, -genic

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Producing, production, production of, formation (A carcinogen is something that produces cancer, carcinogenesis is the formation of cancer, and carcinogenic is a substance capable of producing
cancer.)

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-globin, -globulin

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Protein (Hemoglobin is the protein in red blood cells that transports oxygen; an mmunoglobulin is a protein that helps protect us against infections.)

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-gram

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Recording (An electrocardiogram is a recording of the heart.)

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-graph

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Instrument used to record (An electrocardiograph is the instrument used to make an electrocardiogram.)

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-graphy

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Process of recording (Electrocardiography is the process of recording the heart’s beat.)

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-itis

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Inflammation (Gastritis is inflammation of the stomach)

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-kinesia,-kinesis
Movement (Dyskinesia is painful movement of the bod.)
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-logist
One who studies (A cardiologist is one who studies the heart.)
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-logy
The study of (Cardiology is the study of the heart.)
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-Ivsis. -Ivtic
Destruction (Hemolvsis occurs when red blood cells are destroved.)
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-malacia
Softening (Nephromalacia is a condition occurring when the kidney(s) soften.)
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-mania, -manic
Abnormal preoccupation or obsession (Pvromania is an abnormal obsession with fire, and a pvromaniac is a person with this preoccupation.)
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-megaly
Enlargement (Acromegaly is enlargement of the extremities.)
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-meter, -metry
Measuring device, process of measuring (A spirometer measures the amount of air inhaled and exhaled through the respiratory system. Pelvimetry is the process of measuring a pregnant woman's pelvis.)
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-oid
Resembling (Osteoid is resembling bone.)
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-oma
Tumor (A lipoma is a fatty tumor.)
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-opia
Vision (Diplopia is double vision.)
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-ose
Sugar (Lactose is the sugar found in milk)
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-ostomy
Formation of a new opening (A gastrostomy is a new opening in the stomach to provide nutrients to patients who are unable to swallow.)
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-para, -parous
Bearing, producing child (Unipara refers to a woman who has given birth to one child.)
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-pathy
Disease (Lymphadenopathy is a disease of the lymph glands.)
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-penia
Deficiency (Thrombocytopenia is a deficiency of clotting cells (platelets).)
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-pepsia
Digestion (Eupepsia is normal digestion.)
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-pexy
Surgical fixation (Mastopexy is surgical fixation of the breasts.)
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-phage, -phagy, -phagia
To eat or digest (Macrophages are large cells that ingest foreign matter. Dysphagia is difficult or painful digestion.)
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-phasia
Speaking (Dysphasia is difficult speaking, as in laryngitis.)
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-phil, -philia
To love (An eosinophil loves the red dye found in Wright's and Giemsa's stains.)
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-phobia
Abnormal fear (Necrophobia is an abnormal fear of death.)
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-phonia
Sound (Aphonia is the lack of sound (or not being able to hear sound).)
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-phrenia. -phrenic
Mind, diaphragm ( Schizophrenia is a split personality; the phrenic nerve stimulates the diaphragm.)
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-plasty
Surgical repair (Rhinoplasty is surgical repair of one's nose.)
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-plegia, -plegic
Paralysis (Quadriplegia is paralysis of four limbs; a quadriplegic is a person who has this condition.)
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-pnea
Breath or (Dyspnea is difficult breathing.)
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-poiesis
Formation (Hematopoiesis is the formation of blood.)
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-ptosis
Sagging or drooping (Blepharoptosis is a drooping eyelid.)
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-rrhage, -rrhagia
Heavy discharge (Hemorrhage is a heavy discharge of blood.)
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-rrhaphy
Suturing (Cardiorrhaphy is a suturing of the heart.)
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-rrhea
Discharge, flowing (Diarrhea is flowing of feces through the anus.)
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-rrhexis
Rupture (Cardiorrhexis is a rupture of the heart.)
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-scope, -scopy
Instrument, process of using the instrument (Microscopes are instruments used to view tiny objects; microscopy is the process of examining the tiny objects.)
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-somnia
Sleep (Polvsomnia is much sleep.)
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-stasis
Stopping (Homeostasis is the process of stopping processes in the body to maintain an equilibrium.)
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-stenosis
Narrowing (Esophagostenosis is the narrowing of the esophagus.)
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-stomy
Opening (Gastrostomy is making a new opening into the stomach.)
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-tome
Instrument used for cutting (A gastrotome is an instrument used for cutting into the stomach)
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-tomy
The process of cutting (Nephrotomy is the process of cutting into a kidney.)
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-trophic, -trophy
Nutrition (Atrophic pertains to a lack of nutrition, commonly found in limbs that have been bound by casts.)
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-uria
Urine (Dvsuria is painful or difficult urination.)
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-version
Turning (Cardioversion is turning or converting the heart to a normal rhythm.)

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