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What does the suffix -pathy mean?
What is the meaning of the suffix -plasia?
development, growth
What does -plasm refer to?
formation, development
What does -ptosis indicate?
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Define the suffix -rrhage.
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What does -rrhea signify?
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What does the suffix -rrhexis mean?
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What is the meaning of -sclerosis?
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What does -stenosis refer to?
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What does -therapy mean?
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Define the suffix -trophy.
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What does -centesis indicate?
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What does the suffix -ectomy mean?
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What is the meaning of -ostomy?
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What does -otomy refer to?
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Define the suffix -pexy.
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What does the suffix -plasty mean?
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What does -rrhaphy signify?
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Study Notes
Common Medical Suffixes
- -pathy: Refers to disease; often used to denote disorders affecting organs.
- -plasia: Indicates development or growth; commonly seen in terms related to cell formation and tissue development.
- -plasm: Signifies formation or development; used in contexts involving cellular components.
- -ptosis: Denotes drooping or sagging; associated with conditions where an organ or body part falls from its normal position.
- -rrhage: Describes excessive or abnormal flow, often related to bleeding events.
- -rrhea: Refers to discharge or flow; used in terms that detail bodily secretions or fluid loss.
- -rrhexis: Indicates rupture; commonly used when describing breaking of tissues or vessels.
- -sclerosis: Means hardening; frequently associated with conditions that lead to tissue firmness, as in arteriosclerosis.
- -stenosis: Refers to narrowing; often used in medical conditions involving constricted blood vessels or passages.
- -therapy: Denotes treatment; encompasses various methods aimed at alleviating conditions or diseases.
- -trophy: Refers to nourishment or development; it describes the growth of cells or tissues and can indicate size changes.
- -centesis: Involves puncture to withdraw fluid; commonly used in procedures where fluids are collected for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.
- -ectomy: Signifies surgical removal; broadly applied in various surgical procedures targeting organs or tissues.
- -ostomy: Indicates surgically creating an opening; often used in procedures that involve connecting an organ to the outside of the body.
- -otomy: Refers to cutting into; a term widely used in surgical contexts.
- -pexy: Denotes surgical fixation; often used when organs need to be stabilized in their anatomical position.
- -plasty: Indicates surgical repair; commonly employed in reconstructive surgeries.
- -rrhaphy: Refers to suture; commonly associated with stitching up incisions or wounds post-surgery.
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Learn essential medical terminology with these flashcards focusing on common suffixes from -pathy to -rrhaphy. Each card provides a word along with its definition to help reinforce your understanding of medical vocabulary. Ideal for students studying healthcare or medical fields.
