Medical Terminology: Suffixes Overview
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What does the suffix 'sclerosis' indicate?

  • Tumor
  • Abnormal hardening (correct)
  • Inflammation
  • Abnormal softening
  • 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?

    <p>A procedure related to the word root.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The suffix 'ectomy' indicates a specific type of ______ related to the word root.

    <p>surgical procedure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a pertaining to suffix?

    <p>megally</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the prefix duo- refer to?

    <p>Two.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

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