Questions and Answers
Which of the following suffixes mean 'pertaining to, relating to'? (Select all that apply)
What is the suffix that means condition?
-esis, -ia, -ism
What suffix means medicine or treatment?
-iatry
What suffix represents a specialist?
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What suffix indicates condition or process?
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Which of the following suffixes mean small, minute, or little? (Select all that apply)
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Which of the following suffixes pertain to conditions or processes? (Select all that apply)
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Study Notes
Medical Suffixes Overview
- Suffixes are essential components in medical terminology, often indicating relationships, conditions, or processes.
Suffixes Indicating Pertaining To
- Common suffixes include:
- -ac: relating to
- -al: pertaining to
- -ar: relating to
- -ary: pertaining to
- -eal: relating to
- -ic: relating to
- -ical: relating to
- -ile: capable of or pertaining to
- -ior: relating to
- -ous: full of or pertaining to
- -tic: relating to
Suffixes Denoting Condition
- Important suffixes include:
- -esis: state or condition
- -ia: condition or state
- -ism: condition or theory
Suffixes for Medicine and Treatment
- The suffix -iatry indicates a field of medicine or treatment.
Suffix Indicating Specialist
- The suffix -ist refers to a specialist in a particular field.
Suffix Indicating Process or Condition
- The suffix -y signifies a condition or process.
Suffixes Indicating Smallness
- Common suffixes that denote something small or minute include:
- -icle
- -ole
- -ule
Overview of Additional Pertaining Suffixes
- Additional suffixes that indicate a relationship include:
- -ac
- -al
- -ar
- -e (noun marker)
- -eal
- -ic
- -ose
- -ous
- -ry
- -tic
Suffixes Indicating Conditions or Processes
- Important suffixes for conditions or processes include:
- -emia: blood condition
- -ia: pathological condition
- -ism: condition or process
- -itis: inflammation
- -lysis: breakdown or destruction
- -oma: tumor
- -osis: abnormal condition
- -y: condition or process
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Explore the essential medical suffixes that convey relationships, conditions, and processes within medical terminology. This quiz covers suffixes related to medical fields, specialists, and conditions, enhancing your understanding of their meanings. Test your knowledge on how these suffixes are used in medical contexts.
