Medical Terms Chapter 3.3 Suffixes

Medical Suffixes

• "-gram": Signifies a record or written document pertaining to a medical examination or an outcome of a procedure.

• "-graph": Refers to an instrument utilized for recording data or images, often used in diagnostic procedures.

• "-graphy": Indicates the process or technique of recording, typically associated with creating images of internal structures (e.g., radiography).

• "-meter": Denotes an instrument specifically designed for measurement or the process involved in measuring various parameters (e.g., thermometer).

• "-metry": Represents the act of measuring or the established practice of measurement; broadly applicable in various medical contexts.

• "-opsy": Related to the act of viewing or examining, particularly in clinical or diagnostic settings (e.g., biopsy).

• "-scope": Refers to a device used for visual examination or inspection of internal body parts, enhancing clinical assessment (e.g., endoscope).

• "-scopy": Describes the process of visual examination, often involving the use of a scope to observe internal anatomy or conditions.