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What is the meaning of the suffix -a?
What does the suffix -ate signify?
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Which suffix refers to a blood condition?
What does the suffix -er mean?
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What does the suffix -esis denote?
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What does the suffix -ia refer to?
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When the singular form of a word ends in -a, change the a to __ to form the plural.
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When the singular form of a word ends in -ax, change the ax to ____ to form the plural.
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When the singular form of a word ends in -is, change the is to __ to form the plural.
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When the singular form of a word ends in -ix, -ex, or -yx, change the ix, ex, or yx to ____ to form the plural.
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When the singul______r form of ______ word ends in -on, ch______nge the on to _ to form the plur______l.
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When the singul______r form of ______ word ends in -um, ch______nge the um to _ to form the plur______l.
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When the s______ngular form of a word ends ______n -us, change the us to _ to form the plural.
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When the singular form of a word ends in -ma, change the ma to ____ to form the plural.
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What is the plural form of pleura?
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What is the plural form of thorax?
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What is the plural form of diagnosis?
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What is the plural form of appendix?
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What is the plural form of apex?
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What is the plural form of ganglion?
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What is the plural form of bacterium?
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What is the plural form of thrombus?
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What is the plural form of fibroma?
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What does the suffix -ac mean?
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What does the suffix -al signify?
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What does the suffix -ar denote?
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What does the suffix -ary mean?
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What does the suffix -eal indicate?
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What does the suffix -ic represent?
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What does the suffix -ical mean?
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What does the suffix -ile signify?
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What does the suffix -ician mean?
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What does the suffix -iatries refer to?
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What does the suffix -iatry denote?
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What does the suffix -iatrist mean?
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What does the suffix -ian refer to?
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What does the suffix -ist mean?
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What does the suffix -centesis denote?
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What does the suffix -clasis refer to?
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology - Suffixes and Rules
- -a: A noun ending used to form a variety of medical terms.
- -ate: Indicates "something that" typically refers to a resultant condition or action.
- -e: Serves as a noun ending, often in medical terminology.
- -emia: Denotes a condition related to blood (e.g., anemia).
- -er: Refers to "one who" performs a certain action or job (e.g., teacher, editor).
- -esis: Implies "condition of," often used in medical contexts.
- -ia: Represents a condition; works as a noun ending.
- Pluralization Rule for -a: Change the "a" to "ae" (e.g., pleura becomes pleurae).
- Pluralization Rule for -ax: Change "ax" to "aces" (e.g., thorax becomes thoraces).
- Pluralization Rule for -is: Change "is" to "es" (e.g., crisis becomes crises).
- Pluralization Rule for -ix, -ex, or -yx: Change to "ices" (e.g., appendix becomes appendices).
- Pluralization Rule for -on: Replace "on" with "a" (e.g., ganglion becomes ganglia).
- Pluralization Rule for -um: Substitute "um" with "a" (e.g., bacterium becomes bacteria).
- Pluralization Rule for -us: Change "us" to "i" (e.g., thrombus becomes thrombi).
- Pluralization Rule for -ma: Change "ma" to "mata" (e.g., fibroma becomes fibromata).
Plural Terms
- Pleura becomes pleurae.
- Thorax becomes thoraces.
- Diagnosis becomes diagnoses.
- Appendix becomes appendices.
- Apex becomes apices.
- Ganglion becomes ganglia.
- Bacterium becomes bacteria.
- Thrombus becomes thrombi.
- Fibroma becomes fibromata.
Pertaining Adjective Suffixes
- -ac: Pertaining to, as in cardiac (heart).
- -al: Pertaining to, as in duodenal (duodenum).
- -ar: Pertaining to, as in ventricular (ventricle).
- -ary: Pertaining to or relating to, as in pulmonary (lungs).
- -eal: Pertaining to, as in esophageal (esophagus).
- -ic: Pertaining to, as in thoracic (thorax).
- -ical: A combination of -ic and -al, as in neurological (nerves).
- -ile: Pertaining to or capable of, as in febrile (fever).
Specialists and Treatments
- -ician: A specialist in a field, e.g., obstetrician (birth).
- -iatrics: Related to medicine or treatment, e.g., pediatrics (children).
- -iatry: Refers to medical treatment or profession, e.g., psychiatry (mental health).
- -iatrist: One who treats; a physician, e.g., psychiatrist.
- -ian: A specialist in a field, e.g., geriatrician (aging).
Medical Procedures
- -ist: A practitioner, e.g., pharmacist.
- -centesis: A surgical puncture, e.g., amniocentesis (fetal testing).
- -clasis: Indicates crushing or breaking up, e.g., osteoclasis (bone breaking).
- -desis: Refers to binding or surgical fusion, e.g., arthrodesis (joint fusion).
These suffixes and rules play an essential role in understanding medical terminology, enabling the articulation of complex medical concepts succinctly.
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Test your knowledge on the common suffixes used in medical terminology. This quiz will cover various noun endings and their meanings, along with rules for pluralization. Perfect for students and professionals looking to enhance their medical vocabulary.
