Common Suffixes Flashcards by LaToya M.

Q

-Algia

A

Pain

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-centesis
(Amniocentesis)

A

Surgical procedure to remove fluid

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-ectomy

A

Surgical excision (removal)

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-gram

A

A record, recording

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-itis

A

Inflammation

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-logy

A

Study of

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-logist

A

One who specializes

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-megaly

A

Abnormal enlargement

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-oma

A

Tumor

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-osis

A

Condition

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-pathy

A

Disease

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-penia
(Anemia/anemic)

A

Deficiency

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-pexy

A

Surgical fixation

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-plasty

A

Surgical repair

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-pnea (for example: Sleep apnea)

A

Breathing

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Q

-rrhagia

A

Severe bleeding

Q

-rrhaphy

A

Surgical suturing

Q

-rrhea

A

Flow, discharge

Q

-rrhexis

A

Rupture

Q

-scope

A

Instrument for viewing

Q

-scopy

A

Visual examination

Q

-stenosis

A

Abnormal narrowing

Q

-stomy

A

Creation of an artificial opening

Q

-tomy

A

Cutting into the organ or area

Q

-uria

A

Urination, urine

Q

-graphy

A

To record