Questions and Answers
What does the suffix 'sclerosis' indicate?
What do conditional and structural suffixes indicate?
A state or condition of the root word.
The term 'rrhaphy' is an example of a double R suffix.
True
What do procedural suffixes indicate?
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The suffix 'ectomy' indicates a specific type of ______ related to the word root.
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Which of the following is NOT a pertaining to suffix?
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What does the prefix duo- refer to?
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Study Notes
Suffixes Overview
- Suffixes are elements attached to the end of a term, often indicating a procedure, condition, disease, or disorder.
- Example: In "arteriosclerosis," the suffix "-sclerosis" denotes abnormal hardening.
Conditional & Structural Suffixes
- These suffixes denote a state or condition related to the root word.
- Common examples include:
- "algia": pain
- "itis": inflammation
- "osis": condition
- "a" or "e": singular noun endings
Double R Suffixes
- Certain suffixes start with two 'r's.
- Examples include:
- "rrhagia": excessive flow
- "rrhage": bursting forth
- "rrhaphy": surgical suturing
- "rrhea": flow or discharge
Procedural Suffixes
- Indicate procedures associated with the root word.
- Examples include:
- "centesis": surgical puncture
- "gram": record or picture
- "scope": instrument for viewing
- "therapy": treatment
Surgical Suffixes
- These suffixes specify types of surgical procedures connected to the root word.
- Examples include:
- "ectomy": removal
- "plasty": surgical repair
- "stomy": creating an opening
- "tomy": incision
Pertaining To Suffixes
- Indicate relation or pertinence to the root word.
- Common examples:
- "ac": relating to
- "ic": pertaining to
- "ous": full of
Duo-, Bi-, Gemin, Dyo-
- Prefixes that signify the number two.
- These terms are often used to describe pairs or dual aspects in medical terminology.
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Test your understanding of medical suffixes with this quiz that covers various types, including conditional, structural, procedural, and surgical suffixes. Learn to identify how these suffixes modify root words and apply them in medical terminology. Perfect for students in medical or healthcare fields.
