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What is a suffix?
The ending of the word, usually indicates procedure, disease, disorder, or condition.
What does the root 'genet-' mean?
Origin or gene.
What does the combining form 'cardi/o' refer to?
Medical specialty of cardiology.
What does '-logist' signify?
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What does '-logy' mean?
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What does 'ic-' indicate?
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What does '-ics' represent?
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What does '-ist' refer to?
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What does '-pathy' mean?
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What is the combining form for dermatology?
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What suffix is used for dermatitis?
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What does 'inflammation' refer to in the context of dermatology?
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What is the combining form for arthroscopy?
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What does the suffix '-scopy' mean?
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What does '-oma' signify?
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What does '-uria' refer to?
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What is the meaning of '-dialisys'?
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What does '-ectomy' refer to?
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What does '-rrhage' signify?
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Study Notes
Suffixes and Prefixes in Medical Terminology
- Suffix: The word ending that typically indicates a procedure, disease, disorder, or condition.
- Common medical suffixes:
- -logist: One who studies or a specialist.
- -logy: Study of.
- -itis: Inflammation, often used to indicate inflammation of organs or tissues.
- -pathy: Disease.
- -oma: Tumor or mass.
- -uria: Relating to urine.
- -emia: Relating to blood conditions.
- -rrhage: To flow profusely.
- -ectomy: Surgical removal.
- -plasty: Surgical repair.
- -tomy: Surgical incision.
Roots and Combining Forms
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Root genet-: Refers to origin or gene. Combined with:
- -ic: Pertaining to (genetic).
- -ics: Knowledge of (genetics).
- -ist: Specialist (geneticist).
- Combining form cardi/o: Refers to the heart; related to cardiology and cardiopathies.
- Combining form dermat/o: Used for skin-related terms like dermatitis and dermatology.
- Combining form arthr/o: Relates to joints, used in terms like arthroscopy, arthrodesis, and arthroplasty.
- Roots hem/o and hemat/o: Both denote blood.
Diagnostic and Pathologic Suffixes
- Diagnostic suffixes produce terms identifying diseases or procedures.
- Pathologic suffixes describe symptoms or signs of disease processes.
- Examples include:
- -philia: Attraction.
- -crit: To separate.
- -gram: Record.
- -lysis: Destruction.
- -edema: Accumulation of fluid in tissues.
Surgical Suffixes
- Surgical suffixes describe invasive procedures performed on the body:
- -centesis: Surgical puncture to withdraw fluid.
- -desis: Fixation of a joint or organ.
- -rrhaphy: Surgical suture.
- -stomy: Surgical formation of an opening.
Key Medical Concepts
- Combining forms are essential for constructing medical terms for specialized fields.
- Understanding suffixes and roots aids in deciphering unfamiliar medical vocabulary.
- Each suffix and combining form has specific applications and meanings that are critical in healthcare communication.
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