Medical Terminology Suffixes Flashcards

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Medical Terminology Suffixes

Plasty: Refers to the molding, shaping, or surgical repair of a body part.
Plegia: Signifies paralysis, the loss of the ability to move a part of the body.
Poiesis: Denotes the process of formation or production of cells or tissues, commonly used in medical contexts.
Ptosis: Indicates downward displacement or sagging of an organ or body part, often seen in eyelid conditions.
Ptysis: Refers to the act of spitting, typically in relation to the expulsion of matter (like mucus or blood) from the respiratory tract.
Rrhage: Describes a bursting forth, particularly used in relation to excessive bleeding.
Rrhagia: Similar to rrhage, signifies a rapid discharge of blood, often similar in context to hemorrhage.
Rrhaphy: Involves suturing or stitching a wound or incision, crucial in surgical procedures for wound closure.
Rrhea: Refers to flow or discharge, often associated with bodily fluids, like diarrhea or rhinorrhea.
Rrhexis: Indicates rupture, often used to describe the tearing of tissues or organs.
Scope: An instrument used for visually examining internal parts of the body, enhancing diagnostic capabilities.
Scopy: The process of examining, often involving the use of a scope; common in procedures like endoscopy or arthroscopy.
Sis: Denotes a state or condition, broadly applied across medical terminology to indicate pathological states.
Spasm: Refers to an involuntary contraction or spasm of muscles, which can cause pain or discomfort.
Stalsis: Indicates constriction, often referring to the narrowing of passageways in the body, like blood vessels or intestines.
Stasis: Refers to control or maintenance of a constant level, often associated with halted flow or activity, like venous stasis.
Stenosis: Describes a narrowing or stricture of a duct or passage in the body, which can impede normal function.
Stomy: Refers to the creation of an opening in the body, such as in the formation of a stoma for waste excretion.
Therapy: Pertains to treatment methods intended to relieve or heal illness or dysfunction.
Tic: Signifies a relation to or pertaining to a specific condition, commonly used to denote adjectives in medical terms.

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Test your knowledge of medical terminology with these flashcards focused on suffixes such as -plasty, -plegia, -poiesis, and more. Each card presents a specific suffix along with its definition, helping you to enhance your understanding of medical language. Perfect for students and healthcare professionals alike!