2 Suffix Flashcards
1
Q
-ALGIA
A
pain, suffering
ex: fibromyalgia
2
Q
-ARY
A
pertaining to
ex: contrary
3
Q
-CELE
A
hernia, tumor, swelling
ex: hydrocele
4
Q
-CENTESIS
A
surgical procedure to remove fluid
ex: abdominocentesis
5
Q
-CYTE
A
cell
ex: erythrocyte
6
Q
-DESIS
A
surgical fixation of bone or joint to bind, tie together
ex: arthrodesis
7
Q
-ECTOMY
A
surgical removal
ex: hysterectomy
8
Q
-AC, -AL
A
pertaining to, relating to
ex: hypochondriac
9
Q
-ECTASIS
A
stretching, enlargement
10
Q
-EMIA
A
blood, blood condition
ex: anemia
11
Q
-ESTHESIA
A
felling, sensation
ex: anesthesia
12
Q
-GRAM,-GRAPH
A
a picture or record
ex: electrocardiogram
13
Q
-GRAPHY
A
the process of recording a picture or record
ex: electrogardiography
14
Q
-IA
A
state or condition
ex: dementia
15
Q
-IC
A
pertaining to
ex: pelvic
