Suffixes Flashcards
1
Q
How can word roots be used as an independent term
A
By adding a suffix
2
Q
Suffixes meaning pertaining to
A
- AC
- al
-ary - ical
-ic - ous
- tic
3
Q
Suffixes that show there is something abnormal with the body
A
-esis
-ia
-ion
-ism
-osis
-iasis
-ago
4
Q
Algia
A
Pain and suffering
5
Q
Dynia
A
Pain
6
Q
Itis
A
Inflammation
7
Q
Megaly
A
Enlargement
8
Q
Gram
A
Picture or record
9
Q
Graphy
A
Process of producing a picture or record
10
Q
Scopy
A
Visual examination
11
Q
Plasty
A
Surgical repair
12
Q
Cenetis
A
Surgical puncture with needle to remove fluid for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes
13
Q
Amniocentesis
A
Removal of fluid from amniotic sack in pregnancy
