Chapter 9 Suffixes Flashcards
1
Q
-al
A
pertaining to
2
Q
-algia
A
pain
3
Q
-centesis
A
surgical puncture to remove fluid
4
Q
-ectasis
A
dilation, expansion
5
Q
-ectomy
A
surgical removal, excision
6
Q
-gram
A
record; image
7
Q
-ia
A
condition
8
Q
-itis
A
inflammation
9
Q
-logist
A
specialist in the study and treatment of
10
Q
-log
A
study of
11
Q
-meter
A
measure
12
Q
-osis
A
abnormal condition
13
Q
-pnea
A
breathing
14
Q
-scope
A
instrument used to observe
15
Q
-thorax
A
chest, pleural cavity
