2 Suffix Flashcards by Kayleigh Armendariz

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-ALGIA

A

pain, suffering

ex: fibromyalgia

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-ARY

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pertaining to

ex: contrary

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-CELE

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hernia, tumor, swelling

ex: hydrocele

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-CENTESIS

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surgical procedure to remove fluid

ex: abdominocentesis

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-CYTE

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cell

ex: erythrocyte

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-DESIS

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surgical fixation of bone or joint to bind, tie together

ex: arthrodesis

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-ECTOMY

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surgical removal

ex: hysterectomy

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-AC, -AL

A

pertaining to, relating to

ex: hypochondriac

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-ECTASIS

A

stretching, enlargement

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-EMIA

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blood, blood condition

ex: anemia

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-ESTHESIA

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felling, sensation

ex: anesthesia

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-GRAM,-GRAPH

A

a picture or record

ex: electrocardiogram

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-GRAPHY

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the process of recording a picture or record

ex: electrogardiography

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-IA

A

state or condition

ex: dementia

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-IC

A

pertaining to

ex: pelvic

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-ITIS

A

inflammation

ex:appendicitis

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-LYSIS

A

breakdown, separation, setting free, destruction, loosening

ex: hydrolysis

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-MALACIA

A

abnormal softening

ex: osteomalacia

Q

-MEGALY

A

enlargement

ex: hepatomegaly

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-NECROSIS

A

tissue death