Chapter 3: Suffixes: Pronunciation of Terms Flashcards
arthralgia
Pain in a joint
otalgia
Pain in the ear
neuralgia
Pain of nerves
myalgia
Pain of muscles
rectocele
Hernia of the rectum
cystocele
Hernia of the urinary bladder
thoracentesis
Surgical puncture to remove fluid from the chest
amniocentesis
Surgical puncture of the abdomen
abdominocentesis
Surgical puncture of the abdomen
steptococcus
Berry-shaped (spheroidal) bacterium found in twisted chains
staphylococci
Berry-shaped (spheroidal) bacteria in clusters
erythrocyte
Red blood cell
leukocyte
White blood cell
thrombocyte
Clotting cell
pleurodynia
Pain of the pleura
laryngectomy
Removal of the larynx
mastectomy
Removal of a breast
anemia
Decrease in erythrocytes or hemoglobin
ischemia
To hold back blood from an area of the body
carcinogenesis
Condition of producing cancer
pathogenesis
Condition of producing disease
angiogenesis
Formation of blood vessels
electroencephalogram
Record of electricity in the brain
mammogram
Record (x-ray) of the breast
electroencephalograph
Instrument for recording the electricity in the brain
electroencephalography
Process of recording the electricity in the brain
angiography
Process of recording (x-ray imaging) blood vessels
bronchitis
Inflammation of the bronchi
myelitis
Inflammation of the spinal cord
tonsillitis
Inflammation of the tonsils
thrombophlebitis
Inflammation of a vein with clot formation
ophthalmology
Study of the eye
morphology
Study of shape or form
hemolysis
Destruction of blood
osteomalacia
Softening of bone
chondromalacia
Softening of cartilage
acromegaly
Enlargement of extremities
splenomegaly
Enlargement of the spleen
myoma
Tumor (benign) of muscle
myosarcoma
Tumor (malignant) of muscle
multiple myeloma
Tumor (malignant) of bone marrow
hematoma
Collection of blood; a bruise
biopsy
To view life; microscopic examination of living tissue
necropsy
Autopsy or postmortem examination
necrosis
Condition of death or cells
hydronephrosis
Abnormal condition of water found in the kidney
leukocytosis
Abnormal condition of normal white blood cells
cardiomyopathy
Disease of heart muscle
erythropenia
Deficiency of red blood cells
neutropenia
Deficiency in neutrophils
thrombocytopenia
Deficiency of clotting cells
acrophobia
Fear of heights
agoraphobia
Fear of being in open, crowded spaces
achondroplasia
No (improper) development of cartilage
angioplasty
Surgical repair of blood vessels
blepharoptosis
Prolapse, sagging of an eyelid
rhinorrhea
Flow or discharge from the nose
arteriosclerosis
Hardening of arteries
laparoscope
Instrument to visually examine the abdomen
laparoscopy
Process of visual examination of the abdomen
metastasis
Beyond control; spreading of a cancerous tumor
hemostasis
Stopping the flow of blood
colostomy
New opening of the colon to the outside of the body
tracheostomy
New opening of the windpipe to the outside of the body
hydrotherapy
Treatment with water
chemotherapy
Treatment with drugs
radiotherapy
Treatment with x-rays
laparotomy
Incision into the abdomen
phlebotomy
Incision of a vein
tracheotomy
Incision of the trachea
hypertrophy
Excessive development
atrophy
No development; wasting away of tissue
radiographer
One who records x-rays; radiologic technician
leukemia
Condition of increase in white blood cells (malignancy)
pneumonia
Abnormal condition of lungs
nephrologist
Specialist in the study of the kidney
arteriole
Small artery
venule
Small vein
pericardium
Structure surrounding the heart
mucus
Sticky secretion from mucous membrane
esophagus
Muscular tube carrying food from the throat to the stomach
nephropathy
Disease of the kidney
cardiac
Pertaining to the heart
peritoneal
Pertaining to the peritoneum
inguinal
Pertaining to the groin
pleural
Pertaining to the pleura
tonsillar
Pertaining to the tonsils
pulmonary
Pertaining to the lungs
axillary
Pertaining to the armpit
laryngeal
Pertaining to the voice box
carcinogenic
Pertaining to producing cancer
osteogenic
Pertaining to produced within bone
chronic
Long-term; over a long period
pathologic
Pertaining to the study of disease
adenoids
Collections of lymphatic tissue in the throat, near the nose
mucoid
Resembling mucus
adipose
Pertaining to fat
mucous membrane
A lining that secretes mucus
necrotic
Pertaining to death (of cells)