Suffixes as Noun Endings in Medical Terminology
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Suffixes as Noun Endings in Medical Terminology

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Which suffix denotes a specialist in a specific field of medicine?

  • -pathy
  • -ology
  • -ist (correct)
  • -otomy

    • What is the meaning of the suffix '-y' in medical terminology?

  • pertaining to
  • small structure
  • specialist
  • condition or process (correct)

    • Which of the following terms refers to a small vein?

  • ductule
  • arteriole
  • venule (correct)
  • capillary

    • Which suffix indicates a medical specialty concerned with the treatment of diseases?

    <p>-iatry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the general meaning of the suffix '-ician' in medical terminology?

    <p>physician or specialist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the suffix '-centesis'?

    <p>Surgical puncture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which suffix is used to indicate the procedure of crushing?

    <p>-tripsy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identify the suffix that indicates a surgical repair.

    <p>-plasty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the suffix '-ectomy' signify in medical terminology?

    <p>Excision or removal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the suffix '-lysis' represent in medical terminology?

    <p>Separation or destruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following terms is incorrectly matched with its meaning?

    <p>Arthrodynia - pain in the liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following indicates the fixation of an organ?

    <p>-pexy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which prefix in the term 'nephrosis' indicates an abnormal condition?

    <p>-osis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the suffix '-desis' imply in medical terms?

    <p>Binding or fusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'arthrocentesis' specifically refer to?

    <p>Surgical puncture of a joint space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of surgical procedures, what is the purpose of '-clasis'?

    <p>To cause surgical fracture of a bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which suffix pertains to the process of suturing a structure?

    <p>-rrhaphy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following conditions best exemplifies the use of the suffix '-algia'?

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

    Which medical suffix denotes an abnormal condition?

    <p>-pathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'gastrosis' refer to in medical terminology?

    <p>Condition of the stomach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which suffix indicates a condition of forming a blood clot?

    <p>-iasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the suffix -itis indicate?

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

    Which condition is specifically characterized by the suffix -malacia?

    <p>Abnormal softening of tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is indicated by the medical term Erythr/o/penia?

    <p>Deficiency of red blood cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hemi/plegia refers to what medical condition?

    <p>Paralysis of one side of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following conditions is associated with the suffix -lith?

    <p>Abnormal condition of gallstones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The term Dys/phagia is best described as difficulty in what?

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

    What does the suffix -phasia refer to?

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

    What does the suffix -itis in Hepatitis refer to?

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

    What does the suffix '-gen' signify in medical terminology?

    <p>Forming or producing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes the process of transformation of normal cells into cancer cells?

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

    What is the primary function of an instrument referred to with the suffix '-scope'?

    <p>To examine visually</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the suffix '-opsy' denote in medical terms?

    <p>The act of viewing or examining</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'angiography' specifically refer to within diagnostic procedures?

    <p>Process of examining blood vessels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term best describes the overall act of measurement in medical terminology?

    <p>-metry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the suffix '-graph' in the context of medical instruments?

    <p>To create a visual representation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following terms is associated with the study of tissue after death?

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

    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.
    • 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.

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