Medical Terminology Suffixes Flashcards

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What does the suffix '-able' mean?

the study of

capable, having ability to (correct)

inflammation

condition or state of

What is the meaning of the suffix '-ac, -al'?

pertaining to (correct)

softening

full of

specialist

What does the suffix '-ary' signify?

tumor

connected (correct)

cut, kill, destroy

condition of blood

What is indicated by the suffix '-osis'?

condition or state of Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-cel, -cele' mean?

swelling, enlarged space, tumor Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of '-cid, -cide, -cis'?

cut, kill, destroy Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-emia' refer to?

condition of blood Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-ferent' mean?

carry Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the suffix '-form'?

shape Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-ia' indicate?

condition or state Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by the suffix '-ic'?

indicates an adjective ending Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-ism' mean?

condition, state Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of '-ist'?

specialist Signup and view all the answers

What does '-itis' signify?

inflammation Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by the suffix '-logy, -ology'?

the study of Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-malacia' mean?

softening Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of '-oma'?

tumor Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-ory' signify?

pertaining to Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by the suffix '-ose'?

full of Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-penia' mean?

deficiency Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of '-pathy'?

disease Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-pnea' signify?

to breathe Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by the suffix '-tomy'?

cutting into, incision into Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-trophy' mean?

state relating nutrition or growth Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by the suffix '-tropic'?

turning toward, changing, influencing Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Medical Terminology Suffixes

-able: Indicates capability or ability to do something.
-ac, -al: These suffixes denote something that is pertinent or relevant to a particular subject.
-ary: Implies a connection or relation to a certain entity or topic.
-asis, -asia, -esis, -osis: Refers to a specific condition or state, often used in medical diagnoses.
-cel, -cele: Indicates swelling, an enlarged space, or the presence of a tumor.
-cid, -cide, -cis: Relates to actions of cutting, killing, or destroying.
-emia: Describes a condition related to blood, often used in blood disorders (e.g., anemia).
-ferent: Means to carry or to transport substances in the body, commonly used in physiological contexts.
-form: Relates to shape or structure.
-ia: Denotes a state or condition, commonly used in terms relating to symptoms or diseases.
-ic: Used to create adjectives, indicating a relation to the root word.
-ism: Describes a condition or a state, often related to specific diseases or disorders.
-ist: Signifies a specialist or expert in a particular field or subject.
-itis: Indicates inflammation, a common suffix used in medical terminology for conditions such as arthritis.
-logy, -ology: Refers to the study of a specific field or subject, commonly used in academic and medical contexts.
-malacia: Describes the softening of a tissue or organ, indicating a pathological state.
-oma: Refers to a tumor, can be benign or malignant.
-ory: Pertaining to a specific function or relating to certain activities.
-ose: Suggests being full of, often used to describe sugars or substances (e.g., glucose).
-penia: Refers to a deficiency or lack of a specific substance or cell type.
-pathy: Indicates disease, often used in terms that specify a particular illness (e.g., neuropathy).
-pnea: Relates to breathing, used in medical terminology concerning respiratory conditions.
-tomy: Denotes the act of cutting into or making an incision, often used in surgical terms.
-trophy: Refers to a state related to nutrition or growth, often used in context with muscle tissue and development.
-tropic: Indicates a change or influence, often in a biological or physiological context, relating to how substances affect growth or movement.

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Test your knowledge of medical terminologies by exploring the meanings of various suffixes. This quiz focuses on the definitions of suffixes that are essential for understanding medical language. Perfect for students in health-related fields.