Medical Terminology Suffixes Quiz
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What does the suffix -pexy mean?

fixation

What does the prefix phag- refer to?

eat, ingest

What do the terms -phage and -phagia describe?

to eat, consuming, swallow

What area of the body does pharyng- refer to?

<p>pharynx, throat</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix -phasia indicate?

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

What does the suffix -philia or -philic imply?

<p>affinity for, attracted to</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does phleb- refer to in medical terminology?

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

What does the term -phobia mean?

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

What does phon- refer to?

<p>sound, voice</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does -phylaxis mean?

<p>protection, prevention</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does -plasty refer to in medical contexts?

<p>surgical correction or repair</p> Signup and view all the answers

What condition does the suffix -plegia describe?

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

What does pleuro- refer to?

<p>side, rib</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix -pnea mean in medical terminology?

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

What does the prefix pneum- reference?

<p>lung, pertaining to the lungs, air</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is gastropexy?

<p>surgical operation in which the stomach is sutured or fixed to the abdominal wall</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does phagocytosis refer to?

<p>process of cells engulfing and destroying microorganisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is dysphagia?

<p>difficult or painful swallowing</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does pharyngitis mean?

<p>inflammation of the throat or pharynx</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does aphasia mean?

<p>without speech</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is necrophilia?

<p>attracted to or unusual interest in death</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is phlebotomy?

<p>cutting into a vein</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does hydrophobia mean?

<p>fear of water</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does phonasthenia refer to?

<p>weakness or hoarseness of the voice</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does prophylaxis mean?

<p>for prevention</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is chondroplasty?

<p>surgical repair of cartilage</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does hemiplegia mean?

<p>paralysis of half of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does pleuritis refer to?

<p>inflammation of the pleural membranes lining the side of the thorax</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does apnea mean?

<p>without breathing</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a pneumonectomy?

<p>surgical removal of a lung (or part of a lung)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Medical Terminology Suffixes

  • -pexy: Refers to fixation, often used in surgical contexts.
  • -phag, -phage, -phagia: Pertains to eating, ingestion, or swallowing processes.
  • pharyng-: Relates to the pharynx or throat region of the body.
  • -phas, -phasia: Indicates aspects related to speech and communication.
  • -philia, -philic: Signifies an affinity or attraction towards something.
  • phleb-: Associated with veins within the circulatory system.
  • -phobia: Denotes an irrational fear of a specific object or situation.
  • phon-: Refers to sound or voice, often in medical contexts involving communication.
  • -phylaxis: Indicates aspects of protection or prevention in medical terms.
  • -plasty: Describes surgical procedures for correction or repair of tissues.
  • -plegia: Pertains to paralysis, indicating loss of movement.
  • pleuro-: Relates to the side or rib areas, particularly concerning the pleura surrounding the lungs.
  • -pnea: Refers to breathing processes and respiratory functions.
  • pneum-: Connected to lungs or air, often involving pulmonary health.

Specific Terms

  • gastropexy: A surgical procedure securing the stomach to the abdominal wall.
  • phagocytosis: The cellular mechanism of engulfing and destroying microorganisms.
  • dysphagia: Refers to difficulty or pain associated with swallowing.
  • pharyngitis: Inflammation of the throat or pharynx.
  • aphasia: Condition characterized by the absence of speech.
  • necrophilia: Involves an attraction to or unusual interest in death.
  • phlebotomy: The act of cutting into a vein for medical purposes.
  • hydrophobia: An intense fear of water, often associated with rabies.
  • phonasthenia: Weakness or hoarseness affecting the voice.
  • prophylaxis: Medical terms indicating preventative measures against disease.
  • chondroplasty: Surgical repair focused on cartilage.
  • hemiplegia: Paralysis affecting one side of the body.
  • pleuritis: Inflammation of pleural membranes lining the thoracic cavity.
  • apnea: A cessation of breathing.
  • pneumonectomy: A surgical procedure involving the removal of a lung or part of it.

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