CH. 13: Suffixes Flashcards
1
Q
-al
A
pertaining to
2
Q
-algia
A
pain
3
Q
-ar
A
pertaining to
4
Q
-ectomy
A
excision, surgical removal
5
Q
-gram
A
the record, radiographic image
6
Q
-graphy
A
process of recording, radiographic imaging
7
Q
-itis
A
inflammation
8
Q
-logist
A
one who studies and treats (specialist, physician)
9
Q
-logy
A
study of
10
Q
-meter
A
instrument used to measure
11
Q
-metry
A
measurement
12
Q
-osis
A
abnormal condition (means increase when used with blood cell word roots)
13
Q
-plasty
A
surgical repair
14
Q
-rrhea
A
flow, discharge
15
Q
-sclerosis
A
hardening
