Questions and Answers
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?
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What does the suffix -phasia indicate?
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What does the suffix -philia or -philic imply?
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What does phleb- refer to in medical terminology?
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What does the term -phobia mean?
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What does phon- refer to?
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What does -phylaxis mean?
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What does -plasty refer to in medical contexts?
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What condition does the suffix -plegia describe?
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What does pleuro- refer to?
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What does the suffix -pnea mean in medical terminology?
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What does the prefix pneum- reference?
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What is gastropexy?
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What does phagocytosis refer to?
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What is dysphagia?
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What does pharyngitis mean?
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What does aphasia mean?
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What is necrophilia?
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What is phlebotomy?
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What does hydrophobia mean?
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What does phonasthenia refer to?
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What does prophylaxis mean?
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What is chondroplasty?
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What does hemiplegia mean?
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What does pleuritis refer to?
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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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Test your knowledge of medical terminology suffixes with this quiz. Each question focuses on specific suffixes and their meanings, essential for understanding medical vocabulary and communication in healthcare settings.
