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What does the suffix -al, -iac, -ic, -ior pertain to?
What does the suffix -al, -iac, -ic, -ior pertain to?
What does the suffix -ase mean?
What does the suffix -ase mean?
Enzyme
What does the suffix -blast refer to?
What does the suffix -blast refer to?
Budding
What does the suffix -centesis indicate?
What does the suffix -centesis indicate?
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What does the suffix -cidal mean?
What does the suffix -cidal mean?
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What does the suffix -clast mean?
What does the suffix -clast mean?
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What does the suffix -crit refer to?
What does the suffix -crit refer to?
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What is the meaning of the suffix -cyte?
What is the meaning of the suffix -cyte?
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What does the suffix -ectomy indicate?
What does the suffix -ectomy indicate?
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What does the suffix -emia mean?
What does the suffix -emia mean?
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What does the suffix -emesis represent?
What does the suffix -emesis represent?
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What does the suffix -gen, -genesis, -genic refer to?
What does the suffix -gen, -genesis, -genic refer to?
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What does the suffix -glia mean?
What does the suffix -glia mean?
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What does the suffix -gram mean?
What does the suffix -gram mean?
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What does the suffix -ia signify?
What does the suffix -ia signify?
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What is the meaning of the suffix -ism?
What is the meaning of the suffix -ism?
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What does the suffix -itia, -itis refer to?
What does the suffix -itia, -itis refer to?
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What does the suffix -logy mean?
What does the suffix -logy mean?
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What does the suffix -lyte signify?
What does the suffix -lyte signify?
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What does the suffix -lytic represent?
What does the suffix -lytic represent?
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What does the suffix -mania mean?
What does the suffix -mania mean?
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What does the suffix -megaly indicate?
What does the suffix -megaly indicate?
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What does the suffix -meter refer to?
What does the suffix -meter refer to?
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What is the meaning of the suffix -odia?
What is the meaning of the suffix -odia?
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What does the suffix -ologist mean?
What does the suffix -ologist mean?
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What does the suffix -oma indicate?
What does the suffix -oma indicate?
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What does the suffix -opia refer to?
What does the suffix -opia refer to?
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What does the suffix -opsy mean?
What does the suffix -opsy mean?
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What does the suffix -orrhea signify?
What does the suffix -orrhea signify?
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What does the suffix -orrhexis mean?
What does the suffix -orrhexis mean?
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What does the suffix -osis indicate?
What does the suffix -osis indicate?
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What does the suffix -ostomy mean?
What does the suffix -ostomy mean?
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What does the suffix -otomy mean?
What does the suffix -otomy mean?
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What does the suffix -oxia refer to?
What does the suffix -oxia refer to?
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What does the suffix -pathy indicate?
What does the suffix -pathy indicate?
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What does the suffix -sclerosis mean?
What does the suffix -sclerosis mean?
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What does the suffix -scope mean?
What does the suffix -scope mean?
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What does the suffix -scopy mean?
What does the suffix -scopy mean?
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What does the suffix -sepsis indicate?
What does the suffix -sepsis indicate?
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What does the suffix -spasm mean?
What does the suffix -spasm mean?
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What does the suffix -stasis mean?
What does the suffix -stasis mean?
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What does the suffix -tomy represent?
What does the suffix -tomy represent?
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What does the suffix -tropic mean?
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Study Notes
Medical Suffixes Overview
- Suffixes are essential components in medical terminology, indicating conditions, procedures, or characteristics.
Pertaining to
- Suffixes -al, -iac, -ic, -ior denote relation or pertaining to.
Enzymes
- The suffix -ase refers specifically to enzymes.
Cellular Terms
- -blast refers to a budding or immature cell.
- -cyte indicates a cell.
Surgical Procedures
- -centesis means surgical puncture for diagnosis or treatment.
- -ectomy indicates excision or surgical removal of an organ or tissue.
- -ostomy refers to creating an artificial opening in a structure.
- -otomy means cutting into or making an incision.
Conditions
- -emia denotes a condition related to blood.
- -itis, -itia signifies inflammation.
- -ia represents a condition or abnormal state.
- -osis indicates an abnormal or increased condition.
Destructive Terms
- -cidal suggests causing death.
- -lytic indicates destruction or reduction in quantity.
Measurement and Examination
- -meter is an instrument used for measurement.
- -scope denotes an instrument for visual examination.
- -scopy refers to the act of visual examination.
Growth and Size
- -mega indicates enlargement (note: -megaly).
- -oma signifies a tumor or swelling.
Infections and Conditions
- -sepsis relates to infection.
- -spasm indicates sudden involuntary muscle contraction.
Other Important Suffixes
- -logy refers to the study of a subject.
- -gen, -genesis, -genic imply producing or causing a condition.
- -mania represents madness or intense desire.
- -pnea indicates breathing (not listed but relevant).
- -stasis signifies control or stopping a process.
Vision and Senses
- -opia relates to vision.
- -odia indicates smell.
Miscellaneous
- -crit refers to the process of separation.
- -glia denotes supportive cells in the nervous system (glue).
- -lyte signifies substances that can be dissolved.
These suffixes form the basis of many medical terms, facilitating effective communication in healthcare.
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