Medical Suffixes Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does the suffix '-ac' mean?

Pertaining to the heart (correct)

Pertaining to the kidney

Pertaining to the loin

Pertaining to the ovary

What is the meaning of the suffix '-al'?

Pertaining to the kidney (correct)

Pertaining to the heart

Pertaining to the larynx

Pertaining to the intestines

What does the suffix '-an' indicate?

Pertaining to the kidneys

Pertaining to the ovary (correct)

Pertaining to the skin

Pertaining to the gastrointestinal tract

What is the meaning of the suffix '-ar'?

Pertaining to the loin Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-ary' signify?

Pertaining to the gastrointestinal tract Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the suffix '-eal'?

Pertaining to the larynx Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-ic' mean?

Pertaining to the intestines Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the suffix '-ine'?

Pertaining to the uterus Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-ous' signify?

Pertaining to the skin Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the suffix '-tic'?

Pertaining to the kidneys Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

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.

Description

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.