common suffixes Flashcards
1
Q
-algia
A
pertaining to pain
2
Q
-blast
A
immature cell
3
Q
-asthenia
A
weak
4
Q
-cele
A
tumor, swelling
5
Q
-centesis
A
puncturing an organ or body cavity, usually to drain excess fluid
6
Q
-ectomy
A
surgical removal of
7
Q
-emesis
A
vomiting
8
Q
-emia
A
substance in the blood
9
Q
-esthesia
A
sensation or perception
10
Q
-genic
A
causing
11
Q
-itis
A
inflammation
12
Q
-lysis
A
destruction, disintegration
13
Q
-oma
A
tumor
14
Q
-osis
A
disease process
15
Q
-ostomy
A
surgical creation of an opening
