chapter 1(suffix) Flashcards

1
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-algia
-dynia

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pain
ex-tenodynia
gastralgia

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2
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-ia

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condition of
ex:tachycardia

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3
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-malacia

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softening
ex: osteomalacia

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4
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-oma

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tumor
ex: hepatoma

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5
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-osis

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condition of
ex:cyanosis

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6
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-ism

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condition of
ex:hypothyroidism

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7
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-logy

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study of
ex: cardiology

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8
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-itis

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inflammation
ex: dermatitis

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9
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-rrhexis

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exit
ex:hysterorrhexis

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10
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-sclerosis

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condition of hardening
ex-Arteriosclerosis

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11
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-pathy

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disease
ex: neuropathy

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12
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-cele

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hernias, swellings,protrusion
ex: cystocele

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13
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-ac

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pertaining to what kind of arrest?
ex:cardiac arrest

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14
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-al

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pertaining to what kind of cancer ?
ex: cervical cancer

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15
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-ar

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pertaining to what kind of tumor?
ex: ocular tumor

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-ary

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pertaining to what kind of specialist ?
ex: pulmonary specialist

17
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-ic

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pertaining to what kind of injury ?
ex: cephalic injury

18
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-ous

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pertaining to what kind of tissue?
ex: nervous tissue

19
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-ectomy

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surgical removal
ex: gastrectomy

20
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—rrhaphy

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suture
ex: myorrhaphy

21
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-plasty

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surgical repair
ex: dermatoplasty

22
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-pexy

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“surgical fixation” or to secure in place
ex: nephropexy

23
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-ostomy

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when an artificial opening is needed
ex: colostomy

24
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-ostomy

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when a temporary opening is needed
ex: thoracotomy

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-centesis
puncture or perforation ex: arthrocentesis
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-meter &-metry
instrument& measuring ex:-audiometer & audiometry
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-scope & -scopy
instrument & process, viewing ex: gastroscope & gastroscopy