Ch. 3 - Suffixes Flashcards

Question

inguin/o

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to hold back

Answer 2

abdomen, abdominal wall

Answer 3

cerebrum (largest part of the brain)

Answer 4

lymph (Clear ﬂuid that bathes tissue spaces and is contained in lymph vessels and nodes throughout the body.)

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shape, form

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spinal cord; bone marrow (Context of usage indicates the meaning intended.)

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death (of cells or whole body)

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neutrophil (a type of white blood cell)

Answer 9

peritoneum

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to eat, swallow

Answer 11

formation, development

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pleura (membrane surrounding lungs and adjacent to chest wall)

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twisted chains

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tonsils (lymph nodes in the back of the mouth and top of the throat.)

Answer 15

trachea (windpipe)

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finger or toe

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hernia (protrusion of an organ or the muscular wall of an organ through the cavity that normally contains it)

Answer 18

puncture to remove fluid

Answer 19

berry-shaped bacterium (plural: bacteria)

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plural of 'nucleus'

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plural of 'bronchus'

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plural of 'thrombus' (A blood clot that forms on the wall of a blood vessel or in the heart when blood platelets, proteins, and cells stick together)

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excision, removal, resection

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blood condition

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iron is needed to make hemoglobin

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erythrocytes assume an abnormal sickle shape and clog blood vessels

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erythrocytes, leukocytes, and thrombocytes are not formed in bone marrow

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condition of producing, forming

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instrument for recording

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process of recording

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inflammation

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breakdown, destruction, separation

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enlargement

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tumor, mass, collection of fluid

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condition, usually abnormal

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disease condition

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deficiency

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development, formation, growth

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surgical repair

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dropping, falling, prolapse

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flow, discharge

Answer 42

instrument for visual examination

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appear at birth

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surgical repair of abdomen

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surgical repair of breast

Answer 46

surgical repair of eyelid

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surgical repair of nose

Answer 48

process of visual examination (with an endoscope)

Answer 49

controlling, stopping

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opening to form a mouth (stoma)

Answer 51

incision, cutting into

Answer 52

development, nourishment

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specialist

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resembling, derived from

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little, small

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structure, tissue

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structure, substance

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condition, process

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carries blood rich in oxygen from the heart to the organs of the body.

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small arteries

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the smallest blood vessels

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small veins

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brings oxygen-poor blood back to the heart

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a drug derived from the opium poppy plant. (Also known as narcotics ; nar/o means stupor or sleep)

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pertaining to

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pertaining to producing, produced by or in

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pertaining to, full of

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occurs when the stomach protrudes upward into the mediastinum through the esophageal opening in the diaphragm. (This inflammation causes chest pain commonly mistaken for a heart attack and known as “heartburn.”)

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occurs when part of the intestine protrudes downward into the groin region and commonly into the scrotal sac in the male.

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occurs when part of the urinary bladder herniates through the vaginal wall as a result of weakness of the pelvic muscles

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the protrusion of a portion of the rectum toward the vagina.

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(omphal/o = umbilicus, navel) a herniation of the intestines through a weakness in the abdominal wall around the navel occurring in infants at birth.

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a berry-shaped bacterium, grows in twisted chains. (One group of streptococci causes such conditions as “strep throat,” tonsillitis, rheumatic fever, and certain kidney ailments, whereas another group causes infections in teeth, within the sinuses (cavities) of the nose and face, and in the valves of the heart.)

Answer 74

other berry-shaped bacteria, grow in small clusters like grapes. [Staphylococcal lesions may be external (skin abscesses, boils, styes) or internal (abscesses in bone and kidney)]

Answer 75

a collection of pus, white blood cells, and protein that is present at the site of infection.

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a serious staphylococcal condition that is difficult to treat with antibiotics. (It can become an antibiotic resistant infection when the MRSA bacteria develop the ability to resist or defeat the drugs designed to kill them.)

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berry-shaped bacteria organized in pairs; dipl/o = two (Examples: pneumococci (pneum/o = lungs) and gonococci (gon/o = seed). Pneumococci cause bacterial pneumonia, and gonococci invade the reproductive organs, causing gonorrhea (a sexually transmitted infection).)

Answer 78

red blood cells

Answer 79

an important protein in erythrocytes, carries the oxygen through the bloodstream.

Answer 80

white blood cells

Answer 81

contain dark-staining granules in their cytoplasm and have a multilobed nucleus.

Answer 82

(granules stain red [eosin/o = rosy] with acidic stain) are increased in number in allergic conditions such as asthma. About 3% of leukocytes are eosinophils.

Answer 83

(granules stain blue with basic [bas/o = basic] stain). The function of basophils is not clear, but the number of these cells increases in the healing phase of inflammation. Less than 1% of leukocytes are basophils.

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(granules stain a pale purple with neutral stain) are the most important disease-fighting cells and the most numerous. About 50% to 60% of all leukocytes are neutrophils. They are phagocytes (phag/o = eating, swallowing)—engulfing and digesting bacteria like circulating “Pac-Men.” Neutrophils are referred to as “polys,” or polymorphonuclear leukocytes (poly = many, morph/o = shape), because of their multilobed nucleus.

Answer 85

have one large nucleus (mononuclear) and only a few granules in their cytoplasm. They are produced in bone marrow, as well as in lymph nodes and the spleen.

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(lymph cells) fight disease by producing antibodies, thereby destroying foreign cells. They also may attach directly to foreign cells and destroy them. Two types of lymphocytes are T cells and B cells. About 32% of white blood cells are lymphocytes. In AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome), patients have a serious depletion of T lymphocytes (T cells).

Answer 87

(containing one [mon/o = one] very large nucleus) engulf and destroy cellular debris after neutrophils have attacked foreign cells. Monocytes leave the bloodstream and enter tissues (such as lung and liver) to become macrophages, which are large phagocytes. Monocytes make up about 4% of all leukocytes.

Answer 88

PLATELETS (clotting cells)

Answer 89

Acromegaly is an endocrine disorder. (It occurs when the pituitary gland, attached to the base of the brain, produces an excessive amount of growth hormone after the completion of puberty.)

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the result of overproduction of pituitary growth hormone beginning in childhood.

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(a form of minimally invasive surgery) a visual examination of the abdominal cavity using a laparoscope.

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tracheotomy is an incision into the trachea typically done to open it below a blockage. (Tracheotomy may be performed to remove a foreign body or to obtain a biopsy specimen)

Answer 93

an opening into the trachea through which an indwelling tube is inserted. (the tube is required to allow air to flow into the lungs or to help remove secretions (mucus) from the bronchial tubes. When a temporary tracheostomy is performed, extreme care is used to insert the tracheostomy tube below the larynx so that the vocal cords are not damaged)

Answer 94

resembling glands; small masses of lymphatic tissue in the part of the pharynx (throat) near the nose and nasal passages.

Answer 95

(ab-dom-in-o-sen-TE-sis) Puncture to remove fluid from the abdomen.

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(a-kon-dro-PLA-ze-ah) Inherited disorder in which the bones of the arms and legs fail to grow to normal size; achondroplastic dwarfism.

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(ak-ro-MEG-ah-le): Enlargement of extremities due to increased secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland after puberty.

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(ak-ro-FO-be-ah): Fear of heights.

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(uh-KYOOT): Characterized by severe symptoms and a short course of illness.

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(AH-deh-noydz): Small masses of lymphatic tissue in the throat, close to the nasal (nose) passageway.

Answer 101

(AH-dih-pohz): Pertaining to fat.

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(ah-gor-ah-FO-be-ah): Fear of open spaces; an anxiety disorder.

Answer 103

(am-ne-o-sen-TE-sis): Puncture with a needle to withdraw fluid from within the amniotic sac.

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(ah-NE-me-ah): Condition marked by reduction in the number of erythrocytes or in the amount of hemoglobin in blood.

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(an-je-o-JEN-ih-sis): Formation of blood vessels.

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(an-je-OG-rah-fe): X-ray imaging of blood vessels after injection of contrast material.

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(AN-je-o-plas-te): Surgical repair of a blood vessel.

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(ar-te-re-o-skleh-RO-sis): Hardening of an artery with collection of fatty plaque.

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(ar-THRAL-jah): Joint pain.

Answer 110

(AT-ro-fe): Decrease in size of normally developed organ or tissue of the body; wasting away.

Answer 111

(AK-sil-ar-e): Pertaining to the under arm or armpit.

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(BI-op-se): Process of removing a small piece of living tissue for microscopic examination.

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(bleh-fah-rop-TO-sis): Sagging or drooping eyelid; ptosis.

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(brong-KI-tis): Inflammation of bronchial tubes.

Answer 115

(kar-sih-no-JEN-eh-sis): Formation or production of cancer.

Answer 116

(kar-sih-no-JEN-ik): Pertaining to producing cancer.

Answer 117

(KAR-de-ak): Pertaining to the heart.

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(kar-de-o-mi-OP-ah-the): Disease of heart muscle.

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(ke-mo-THER-ah-pe): Treatment using drugs.

Answer 120

kon-dro-mah-LA-shah): Softening of cartilage.

Answer 121

(KRON-ik): Pertaining to occurring over a long time.

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(ko-LOS-to-me): New opening of the colon through the abdominal wall to the outside of the body.

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(SIS-to-seel): Hernia of the urinary bladder.

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(eh-lek-tro-en-sef-al-OG-rah-fe): Process of recording the electricity in the brain.

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(eh-lek-tro-en-SEF-ah-lo-gram): Record of the electricity in the brain.

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(eh-rith-ro-PE-ne-a): Deficiency of red blood cells.

Answer 127

(eh-SOF-ah-gus): Tube that carries food from the pharynx (throat) to the stomach.

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(he-mah-TO-mah): Collection or mass of blood.

Answer 129

(he-MOL-ih-sis): Destruction of red blood cells.

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(he-mo-STA-sis): Stoppage of bleeding or the flow of blood.

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(hi-dro-nef-RO-sis): Abnormal condition of excess backup of fluid (urine) in the kidney.

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(hi-dro-THER-ah-pe): Treatment using water; whirlpool baths.

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(hi-PER-tro-fe): Increase in size of tissue or an organ due to increase in size of individual cells.

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(ING-win-al): Pertaining to the groin.

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(is-KE-me-ah): Condition of holding back blood from an organ or tissue.

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LAP-ah-ro-skope): Instrument used to visually examine the abdomen using small incisions and with the aid of a camera.

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(lap-ah-ROS-ko-pe): Process of visually examining the abdomen using an endoscope (laparoscope); minimally invasive surgery.

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(lap-ah-ROT-o-me): Incision (large) of the abdomen for diagnosis and treatment. This is exploratory or open surgery.

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(lah-rin-JE-al): Pertaining to the larynx (voice box).

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(lah-rin-JEK-to-me): Removal of the larynx or voice box.

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(lu-KE-me-ah): Blood condition of high numbers of malignant (cancerous) white blood cells.

Answer 142

(lu-ko-si-TO-sis): Condition of slight increase in normal white blood cells; often the result of inflammation or infection.

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(LIMF-o-site): Type of white blood cell (leukocyte) found in lymph nodes and blood; part of the immune system that fights disease.

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(MAM-o-gram): Record (x-ray) of the breast.

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(mas-TEK-to-me): Removal (excision) of a breast.

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(meh-TAS-tah-sis): Spread of a malignant tumor beyond its original location to a distant site.

Answer 147

(mor-FOL-o-je): Study of the shape or form of cells.

Answer 148

(mi-AL-jah): Muscle pain.

Answer 149

(mi-eh-LI-tis): Inflammation of the spinal cord.

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(mi-eh-LO-mah): Malignant tumor of bone marrow.

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(mi-O-mah): Tumor (benign) of muscle.

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(mi-o-sar-KO-mah): Tumor (malignant) of muscle tissue; a type of sarcoma (tumor of flesh tissue in the body).

Answer 153

(NEH-krop-see): Viewing a dead body; used in veterinary medicine.

Answer 154

(neh-KRO-sis): Condition of death of cells.

Answer 155

(neh-KROT-ik): Pertaining to death of cells.

Answer 156

(nef-ROL-o-jist): A specialist in the study of the kidneys.

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(nef-ROP-ah-the): Disease of the kidneys.

Answer 158

(nu-RAL-jah): Nerve pain.

Answer 159

nu-tro-PE-ne-ah): Deficiency of neutrophils.

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(of-thal-MOL-o-je): Study of the eye and eye disorders.

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(O-pe-oyd): Substance either resembling or derived from opium. Examples are cocaine, morphine, and heroin.

Answer 162

(os-te-o-JEN-ik): Pertaining to produced in or by bone.

Answer 163

(os-te-o-mah-LA-shah): Softening of bones.

Answer 164

(o-TAL-jah): Ear pain.

Answer 165

(par-ah-sen-TE-sis): Puncture to remove fluid from the abdomen; abdominocentesis.

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(path-o-JEN-eh-sis): Development of disease.

Answer 167

(path-o-jen-ic): Pertaining to producing disease.

Answer 168

peh-rih-KAR-de-um): Double-layered membrane surrounding the heart.

Answer 169

(peh-rih-to-NE-al): Pertaining to the peritoneum (double-layered membrane surrounding the abdomen).

Answer 170

(fleh-BOT-o-me): Incision of a vein (for the removal of blood).

Answer 171

(PLUR-al): Pertaining to the pleura (double- layered membrane surrounding the lungs).

Answer 172

(plur-o-DIN-e-ah): Pain associated with the pleura.

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(nu-MO-nyah): Acute inflammation and infection of the alveoli of the lungs.

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(pol-e-morf-o-NU-kle-ar lu-ko-site): White blood cell with multi-lobe nucleus and dark-staining granules. These cells fight infection.

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(TO-sis): Prolapse, drooping, sagging of the upper eyelid.

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(PUL-mo-nair-e): Pertaining to the lungs.

Answer 177

(ra-de-OG-rah-fer): One who assists a radiologist in performing diagnostic x-ray procedures.

Answer 178

(ra-de-o-THER-ah-pe): Treatment using radiation, high- energy x-rays or other radiation sources; also called radiation therapy or radiation oncology.

Answer 179

(REK-to-seel): Hernia of the rectum.

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(ri-no-RE-ah): Discharge of mucus from the nose.

Answer 181

(spleh-no-MEG-ah-le): Enlargement of the spleen.

Answer 182

(staf-il-o-KOK-si): Berry or spherical shaped bacteria arranged in clusters.

Answer 183

(thor-ah-sen-TE-sis): Surgical puncture to remove fluid from the chest.

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(throm-bo-si-to-PE-ne-ah): Deficiency of clotting cells.

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(throm-bo-fleh-BI-tis): Inflammation of a vein associated with formation of a thrombus or clot.

Answer 186

(TON-sih-lar): Pertaining to the tonsils.

Answer 187

(ton-sih-LI-tis): Inflammation of tonsils.

Answer 188

(tra-ke-OS-to-me): New opening of the trachea to the outside of the body.

Answer 189

(tra-ke-OT-o-me): Incision of the trachea.

Ch. 3 - Suffixes Flashcards

from The Language of Medicine, 12th Edition