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What does the suffix '-iatric' refer to?
What does the suffix '-ologist' mean?
Specialist of study of
What is the meaning of '-ectomy'?
Surgical removal, cutting out, excision
Define the suffix '-logy'.
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What does '-pathy' mean?
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What does the suffix '-dilation' indicate?
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What is the meaning of the suffix '-emia'?
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Define the suffix '-itis'.
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What does the suffix '-malacia' refer to?
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The suffix '-scopy' is associated with ___ examination.
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What is the definition of '-spasm'?
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology Suffixes
- -iatric, -iatry: Refers to the field of medicine or healing practices.
- -iatrist, -ician, -ist: Denotes a specialist or a practitioner in a specific field of study or treatment.
- -logist, -ologist: Represents a specialist in a particular study or area of research.
- -logy, -ology: Indicates the scientific study or discipline of a subject.
- -centesis: A surgical procedure for puncturing a body cavity to remove fluid.
- -cidal, -cide: Relates to killing or causing the death of cells or organisms.
- -desis: Refers to the surgical fixation or binding of a bone or joint.
- -dilation: Describes the process of widening, stretching, or expanding an organ or vessel.
- -ectomy: Indicates the surgical removal or excision of an organ or tissue.
- -graphy: The process of creating a visual representation or record of something.
- -metry: Related to the act of measuring various parameters.
- -pexy: Refers to surgical fixation, often of organs.
- -plasty: Indicates surgical repair or reconstruction of a body part.
- -rrhaphy: Describes the surgical suturing of a wound or incision.
- -scopy: Involves visual examination using an endoscope.
- -therapy: Refers to treatments provided to alleviate medical conditions.
- -tomy: Indicates the act of cutting into a body part surgically.
- -tripsy: Refers to the act of crushing or breaking down tissue or stones.
- -acusia, -acusis, -cusis: Relates to hearing or the sense of sound perception.
- -algesia, -algisic, -algia, -dynia: Pertains to pain or sense of pain.
- -dipsia: Refers to thirst or the sensation of wanting to drink.
- -esthesia: Indicates sensation or feeling.
- -opia, -opsia, -opsis, -opsy: Relates to vision conditions or the act of seeing.
- -osmial: Refers to smell or odor detection.
- -phobia: Denotes an abnormal fear of certain objects or situations.
- -phoria: Indicates a bearer of feelings, emotions, or mental states.
- -clasis, -clast: Means to break down or destroy.
- -ectasis: Refers to stretching or dilation of an organ or vessel.
- -emesis: Indicates the action of vomiting.
- -gen, -genesis, -genic, -genous: Relates to producing or forming, often associated with the creation of conditions.
- -kinesia, -kinesis: Refers to movement or motion.
- -lysis: Means breakdown, separation, or destruction of tissue or substance.
- -pause, -stasis: Indicates a stopping point or maintenance of a constant level in a physiological process.
- -phage, -phagia: Refers to eating, swallowing, or a cell that destroys other cells.
- -phasia: Relates to speech or the ability to communicate verbally.
- -rrhage, -rrhagia: Indicates excessive fluid discharge or bleeding.
- -rrhea: Refers to a flow or discharge from a body part.
- -rrhexis: Indicates rupture or breaking of a structure.
- -spasm: Refers to sudden involuntary muscle contractions, cramping, or tightening.
- -uresis: Relates to the act of urination.
- -cele: Denotes a hernia, swelling, or tumor.
- -constriction: Refers to narrowing or tightening of a passage or vessel.
- -cytosis: Indicates a condition involving cells.
- -derma: Relates to the skin.
- -edema: Indicates swelling due to fluid accumulation.
- -emia: Refers to blood or blood-related conditions.
- -gravida: Indicates a person who is pregnant.
- -ia, -ism: Denotes abnormal conditions, diseases, states, or conditions.
- -iasis: Refers to an abnormal condition or disease.
- -itis: Indicates inflammation of an organ or tissue.
- -lepsy, -leptic: Relates to seizures or seizure-related conditions.
- -lith: Refers to stones or calculi in the body.
- -malacia: Indicates the abnormal softening of tissues or organs.
- -megaly: Pertains to the enlargement of an organ or body part.
- -necrosis: Refers to tissue death or injury.
- -oid: Denotes a resemblance to something or being like it.
- -oma: Indicates a tumor or neoplasm.
- -osis: Refers to an abnormal condition or disease.
- -oxia: Relates to conditions regarding oxygen levels.
- -paresis: Indicates partial or incomplete paralysis.
- -partum, -tocia: Refers to childbirth or the process of labor and delivery.
- -pathy: Indicates disease, suffering, or emotional states.
- -penia: Refers to a deficiency or lack of something.
- -pepsia: Refers to digestion or conditions related to the digestive system.
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Test your knowledge of medical terminology with this quiz focusing on common suffixes used in the field. Each card presents a suffix along with its definition, helping you understand the language of medicine. Perfect for students or professionals looking to reinforce their understanding of medical terms.
