Chapter 2: Suffixes of the Lymphatic and Immune Systems Flashcards
1
Q
What does the suffix “-al” mean?
A
Pertaining to
2
Q
What does the suffix “-ary” mean?
A
Pertaining to
3
Q
What does the suffix “-cyte” mean?
A
Cell
4
Q
What does the suffix “-ectomy” mean?
A
Surgical removal
5
Q
What does the suffix “-gen” mean?
A
Producing, causing
6
Q
What does the suffix “-ic” mean?
A
Pertaining to
7
Q
What does the suffix “-itis” mean?
A
inflammation
8
Q
What does the suffix “-megaly” mean?
A
Abnormal elargement
9
Q
What does the suffix “-ologist” mean?
A
Specialist
10
Q
What does the suffix “-ology” mean?
A
Study of
11
Q
What does the suffix “-oma” mean?
A
Tumor
12
Q
What does the suffix “-plasm” mean?
A
Formation or growth
