Chapter 2: Suffixes of the Respiratory System

Question 1

What does the suffix “-centesis” mean?

Answer 1

Surgical puncture to remove fluid.

Question 2

What does the suffix “-dynia” mean?

Answer 2

Pain.

Question 3

What does the suffix “-ectomy” mean?

Answer 3

Surgical removal.

Question 4

What does the suffix “-ia” mean?

Answer 4

Abnormal condition.

Question 5

What does the suffix “-itis” mean?

Answer 5

Inflammation.

Question 6

What does the suffix “-metry” mean?

Answer 6

To measure.

Question 7

What does the suffix “-ologist” mean?

Answer 7

Specialist.

Question 8

What does the suffix “-osis” mean?

Answer 8

Abnormal condition.

Question 9

What does the suffix “-ostomy” mean?

Answer 9

Creation of an opening.

Question 10

What does the suffix “-otomy” mean?

Answer 10

Surgical incision into.

Question 11

What does the suffix “-plasty” mean?

Answer 11

Surgical repair.

Question 12

What does the suffix “-pne” mean?

Answer 12

Breathing.

Question 13

What does the suffix “-ptysis” mean?

Answer 13

Spitting up, coughing up.

Question 14

What does the suffix “-rrhagia” mean?

Answer 14

Bleeding.

Question 15

What does the suffix “-rrhea” mean?

Answer 15

Flow or discharge.

Question 16

What does the suffix “-scopy” mean?

Answer 16

Visual examination.