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Which suffix denotes a specialist in a specific field of medicine?
Which suffix denotes a specialist in a specific field of medicine?
What is the meaning of the suffix '-y' in medical terminology?
What is the meaning of the suffix '-y' in medical terminology?
Which of the following terms refers to a small vein?
Which of the following terms refers to a small vein?
Which suffix indicates a medical specialty concerned with the treatment of diseases?
Which suffix indicates a medical specialty concerned with the treatment of diseases?
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What is the general meaning of the suffix '-ician' in medical terminology?
What is the general meaning of the suffix '-ician' in medical terminology?
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What is the meaning of the suffix '-centesis'?
What is the meaning of the suffix '-centesis'?
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Which suffix is used to indicate the procedure of crushing?
Which suffix is used to indicate the procedure of crushing?
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Identify the suffix that indicates a surgical repair.
Identify the suffix that indicates a surgical repair.
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What does the suffix '-ectomy' signify in medical terminology?
What does the suffix '-ectomy' signify in medical terminology?
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What does the suffix '-lysis' represent in medical terminology?
What does the suffix '-lysis' represent in medical terminology?
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Which of the following terms is incorrectly matched with its meaning?
Which of the following terms is incorrectly matched with its meaning?
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Which of the following indicates the fixation of an organ?
Which of the following indicates the fixation of an organ?
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Which prefix in the term 'nephrosis' indicates an abnormal condition?
Which prefix in the term 'nephrosis' indicates an abnormal condition?
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What does the suffix '-desis' imply in medical terms?
What does the suffix '-desis' imply in medical terms?
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What does the term 'arthrocentesis' specifically refer to?
What does the term 'arthrocentesis' specifically refer to?
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In the context of surgical procedures, what is the purpose of '-clasis'?
In the context of surgical procedures, what is the purpose of '-clasis'?
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Which suffix pertains to the process of suturing a structure?
Which suffix pertains to the process of suturing a structure?
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Which of the following conditions best exemplifies the use of the suffix '-algia'?
Which of the following conditions best exemplifies the use of the suffix '-algia'?
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Which medical suffix denotes an abnormal condition?
Which medical suffix denotes an abnormal condition?
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What does 'gastrosis' refer to in medical terminology?
What does 'gastrosis' refer to in medical terminology?
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Which suffix indicates a condition of forming a blood clot?
Which suffix indicates a condition of forming a blood clot?
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What does the suffix -itis indicate?
What does the suffix -itis indicate?
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Which condition is specifically characterized by the suffix -malacia?
Which condition is specifically characterized by the suffix -malacia?
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What is indicated by the medical term Erythr/o/penia?
What is indicated by the medical term Erythr/o/penia?
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Hemi/plegia refers to what medical condition?
Hemi/plegia refers to what medical condition?
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Which of the following conditions is associated with the suffix -lith?
Which of the following conditions is associated with the suffix -lith?
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The term Dys/phagia is best described as difficulty in what?
The term Dys/phagia is best described as difficulty in what?
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What does the suffix -phasia refer to?
What does the suffix -phasia refer to?
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What does the suffix -itis in Hepatitis refer to?
What does the suffix -itis in Hepatitis refer to?
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What does the suffix '-gen' signify in medical terminology?
What does the suffix '-gen' signify in medical terminology?
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Which term describes the process of transformation of normal cells into cancer cells?
Which term describes the process of transformation of normal cells into cancer cells?
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What is the primary function of an instrument referred to with the suffix '-scope'?
What is the primary function of an instrument referred to with the suffix '-scope'?
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What does the suffix '-opsy' denote in medical terms?
What does the suffix '-opsy' denote in medical terms?
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What does the term 'angiography' specifically refer to within diagnostic procedures?
What does the term 'angiography' specifically refer to within diagnostic procedures?
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Which term best describes the overall act of measurement in medical terminology?
Which term best describes the overall act of measurement in medical terminology?
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What is the meaning of the suffix '-graph' in the context of medical instruments?
What is the meaning of the suffix '-graph' in the context of medical instruments?
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Which of the following terms is associated with the study of tissue after death?
Which of the following terms is associated with the study of tissue after death?
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Study Notes
Suffixes as Noun Endings
- -um is a noun ending, meaning "a thing": Crani = skull - um = a noun ending
- -a is a noun ending: vertebra, ova
- -um is a noun ending: pericardium, endocardium
- -y is a noun ending: dentistry, pharmacy
- -us is a noun ending: bronchus, calculus
- -y is a noun ending meaning "condition" or "process": neur/o/path/y = disease condition of the nerves
- -iatry is a noun ending meaning' medicine' or 'treatment': pod/iatry = specialty concerned with treatment and prevention of conditions of the feet
- -icle is a noun ending meaning "small" or "minute": ventr/icle = small cavity of the brain or heart
- -ole is a noun ending meaning "small": arteri/ole = smallest artery; minute artery.
- -ule is a noun ending meaning "small": ven/ule = small vein continuous with a capillary
- -ician is a noun ending meaning "specialist": Phys/ician = medical doctor that isn't a surgeon.
- -ist is a noun ending meaning "specialist": Hemat/o/log/ist = physician who specializes in the treatment of blood disorders.
Surgical Suffixes
- -centesis = surgical puncture, using a needle to remove fluid from a body cavity for diagnostic purposes, cleaning the cavity, injecting medication, or removing excess fluid.
- -lysis = separation, destruction, or loosening.
- -ectomy = excision (surgical removal).
- -rrhaphy = suture, surgical repair of a cut organ with stitches.
- -pexy = fixation, surgical attachment/fixing an organ.
- -plasty = surgical repair, restoring a body part to its normal form.
- -tomy = incision, surgical cut or opening.
- -stomy = forming an opening (mouth), creating an artificial opening in a body part for drainage, access, or treatment.
- -clasis = surgical fracture, a bone is broken intentionally to correct a deformity.
- -desis = binding together, joining or fusing a joint.
Suffixes Meaning "Abnormal Condition"
- -osis = abnormal condition or disease.
- -iasis = abnormal condition produced by something specific.
- -esis = abnormal secretion.
- -ion = degradation.
- -ia = abnormal condition.
- -ism = abnormal condition or process.
Suffixes Related to Pathology
- Pathology is the study of all aspects of diseases.
- -algia = pain and suffering.
- -dynia = pain.
- -ache = pain.
- -itis = inflammation.
- -malacia = abnormal softening.
- -sclerosis = abnormal hardening of tissue or organ.
Diagnostic Suffixes
- -gram = record, a picture or chart made by a machine during a test.
- -graph = instrument for recording.
- -graphy = process of recording.
- -meter = instrument for measuring.
- -metry = act of measuring.
- -scope = instrument for examining.
- -scopy = visual examination.
- -opsy = view, visual examination of tissue or a body.
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This quiz focuses on common suffixes used as noun endings in medical terminology. Participants will explore various suffixes such as -um, -a, -y, and others, learning their meanings and applications. It's an essential resource for anyone studying medical language.
