Word Bank Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
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Suffix meaning decrease or deficiency
A
Penia
2
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Suffix meaning destruction or breakdown
A
Lysis
3
Q
Suffix meaning pain
A
Algia
4
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Suffix meaning pain
A
Algia
5
Q
Suffix for producing or originating
A
Genic
6
Q
Suffix meaning pain
A
Algia
Dentalgia- pain on tooth
7
Q
Suffix meaning puncture
A
Centesis-arthrocentesis: puncture of a joint
8
Q
Suffix for repair
A
Plasty- tumpanoplasty: repair of eardrum
9
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Suffix for suspension or fixation
A
Pexy. Orchiopexy- suspension or fixation of an undescended testis