Medical Suffixes Flashcards

Suffixes Pertaining To

• The suffix -ac denotes "pertaining to" and is exemplified by the word cardiac, which relates to the heart.
• The suffix -al is used to indicate a relationship and appears in the term renal, which refers to the kidneys.
• -an signifies "pertaining to" as seen in ovarian, which pertains specifically to the ovaries.
• The suffix -ar indicates association, found in the word lumbar, related to the loin region of the body.
• -ary conveys "relating to," as in alimentary, which pertains to the gastrointestinal tract.
• The suffix -eal indicates relation, used in terms like laryngeal, which refers to the larynx.
• The suffix -ic highlights relevance, exemplified in enteric, which pertains to the intestines.
• -ine signifies "of or pertaining to," such as in uterine, relating to the uterus.
• The suffix -ous indicates "full of" or "pertaining to," as found in cutaneous, which relates to the skin.
• -tic signifies relevance and is represented in nephrotic, which pertains to the kidneys.

Explore the meanings of various suffixes that indicate 'pertaining to' in medical terminology. This quiz covers common suffixes like -ac, -al, -an, -ar, and -ary, along with their definitions and examples. Enhance your understanding of medical vocabulary by reviewing these essential terms.