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What is the meaning of the suffix 'Algia'?
What does the suffix 'Asis' refer to?
Condition usually abnormal
What is the definition of the suffix 'Cele'?
Hernia herniation pouching
What does 'Centesis' mean?
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What is the meaning of 'Cyte'?
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What does 'Duction' indicate?
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What does the suffix 'Ectasis' stand for?
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What does 'Ectomy' refer to?
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What is the meaning of 'Emia'?
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What does 'Genesis' represent?
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What is the definition of 'Genic'?
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What does 'Gram' mean?
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What is the meaning of 'Graph'?
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What does 'Graphy' refer to?
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What is the definition of 'Iasis'?
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What does 'Ism' mean?
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What does 'Itis' signify?
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What is the meaning of 'Logy'?
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What does the suffix 'Lysis' mean?
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What does 'Megaly' refer to?
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What is the meaning of 'Meter'?
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What does 'Metry' stand for?
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What does 'Oma' mean?
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What is the definition of 'Osis'?
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What does 'Pathy' refer to?
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What is the meaning of 'Penia'?
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What does 'Phasia' mean?
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What does 'Phobia' mean?
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What is the definition of 'Plasty'?
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What does 'Plegia' indicate?
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What is the meaning of 'Ptosis'?
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What does 'Rrhage' mean?
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What is the definition of 'Rrha phy'?
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What does 'Rrhea' stand for?
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What is the meaning of 'Scope'?
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What does 'Scopy' signify?
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What is the definition of 'Stasis'?
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What does 'Stomy' mean?
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What does 'Uria' indicate?
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Study Notes
Suffixes in Medical Terminology
- Suffixes modify the meaning of root words and are not used independently.
- Understanding suffixes is vital for interpreting medical language accurately.
Common Suffixes and Their Meanings
- Algia: Refers to pain in a specific area of the body.
- Asis: Indicates a condition, often abnormal or undesirable.
- Cele: Denotes hernia or pouching in anatomical structures.
- Centesis: Involves puncture and aspiration of a cavity or space.
- Cyte: Signifies a cell.
- Duction: Indicates the process of making something happen.
- Ectasis: Refers to dilation or stretching of tissues or organs.
- Ectomy: Indicates the surgical excision or removal of a part.
- Emia: Relates to blood conditions or abnormalities.
- Genesis: Pertains to the development, production, or creation processes.
- Genic: Denotes something that produces or causes another element.
- Gram: Represents a record or written documentation.
- Graph: Refers to a diagram or recording instrument.
- Graphy: The process of making a recording or representation.
- Iasis: Describes a condition or pathological state.
- Ism: Indicates a specific condition or theory.
- Itis: Signifies inflammation of an organ or tissue.
- Logy: Denotes the study or field of knowledge in medical contexts.
- Lysis: Refers to destruction or decomposition of cells or tissues.
- Megaly: Indicates enlargement of organs or tissues.
- Meter: A measuring instrument used in various medical assessments.
- Metry: Involves the act or process of measurement.
- Oma: Refers to a tumor or neoplasm.
- Osis: Indicates a condition, especially one that is abnormal.
- Pathy: Refers to disease or disorder of a specific type.
- Penia: Denotes a lack or deficiency of a component.
- Phasia: Relates to the act of speaking or language.
- Phobia: Indicates an exaggerated fear or aversion to certain stimuli.
- Plasty: Refers to surgical repair or reshaping of structures.
- Plegia: Indicates paralysis, often specified by location.
- Ptosis: Refers to sagging, drooping, or falling of a body part.
- Rrhage/Rrhagia: Signifies excessive flow, usually of blood.
- Rrhaphy: Involves stitching or suturing of tissues or organs.
- Rrhea: Indicates a profuse flow or discharge, especially of bodily fluids.
- Scope: A device used for examination or viewing.
- Scopy: Refers to examination processes using a scope.
- Stasis: Indicates maintenance or a constant level of bodily fluids.
- Stomy/Ostomy: Refers to the creation of an opening or surgical opening in the body.
- Tomy: Indicates an incision or cutting into a part of the body.
- Uria: Refers to the condition or quality of urine.
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This quiz focuses on Chapter 7 of medical terminology, specifically on suffixes. Each card presents a suffix along with its definition to enhance your understanding of medical vocabulary. Test your knowledge and improve your mastery of these essential terms.
