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Common Suffixes Flashcards

1
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What does the suffix -ac mean?

A

Pertaining to

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What does the suffix -blast indicate?

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Bud; Germ

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What does the suffix -cyte refer to?

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Cell

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What does the suffix -dynia signify?

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Pain; Swelling

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What does the suffix -eal or -ial mean?

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Pertaining to

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What does the suffix -ectasis indicate?

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Expansion; Dilation

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7
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What does the suffix -emia refer to?

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Blood condition

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What does the suffix -ia signify?

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Condition

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What does the suffix -lasis mean?

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Condition; Formation of

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10
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What does the suffix -ism indicate?

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Condition

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What does the suffix -ites or -itis refer to?

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Inflammation

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What does the suffix -ity signify?

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Pertaining to

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13
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What does the suffix -lum mean?

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Structure or tissue

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14
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What does the suffix -lysis or -lytic refer to?

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Break down; Destruction; Dissolving

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What does the suffix -malacia signify?

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Softening

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16
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What does the suffix -megaly mean?

A

Enlargement

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17
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What does the suffix -oid indicate?

A

Resembling

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18
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What does the suffix -oma refer to?

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Tumor

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19
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What does the suffix -osis signify?

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Condition; Usually abnormal

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20
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What does the suffix -ous mean?

A

Pertaining to

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21
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What does the suffix -pathy indicate?

A

Disease

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22
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What does the suffix -penia refer to?

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Deficiency; Lack of

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23
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What does the suffix -phagia or -phagy signify?

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Eating; Swallowing

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24
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What does the suffix -phasia mean?

A

Speech

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25
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What does the suffix -plasia or -plastic refer to?

26
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What does the suffix -plegia signify?

27
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What does the suffix -pnea mean?

28
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What does the suffix -poiesis indicate?

A

Production

29
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What does the suffix -ptosis refer to?

A

Falling; Drooping

30
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What does the suffix -rrhage or -rrhagic signify?

31
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What does the suffix -rrhea mean?

A

Flow or discharge

32
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Give an example of a medical term using the suffix -ac

33
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Give an example of a medical term using the suffix -blast

A

Myeloblast

34
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Give an example of a medical term using the suffix -cyte

A

Thrombocyte

35
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Give an example of a medical term using the suffix -dynia

A

Thoracodynia

36
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Give an example of a medical term using the suffix -eal

A

Esophageal

37
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Give an example of a medical term using the suffix -ectasis

A

Atelectasis

38
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Give an example of a medical term using the suffix -emia

39
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Give an example of a medical term using the suffix -itis

40
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Give an example of a medical term using the suffix -malacia

A

Osteomalacia

41
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Give an example of a medical term using the suffix -megaly

A

Acromegaly

42
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Give an example of a medical term using the suffix -oma

A

Angiosarcoma

43
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Give an example of a medical term using the suffix -osis

A

Endometriosis

44
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Give an example of a medical term using the suffix -pathy

A

Lymphadenopathy

45
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Give an example of a medical term using the suffix -phagia

46
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Give an example of a medical term using the suffix -phasia

47
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Give an example of a medical term using the suffix -plasia

A

Hyperplasia

48
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Give an example of a medical term using the suffix -plegia

A

Hemiplegia

49
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Give an example of a medical term using the suffix -pnea

A

Sleep apnea

50
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Give an example of a medical term using the suffix -poiesis

A

Hemopoiesis

51
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Give an example of a medical term using the suffix -rrhage

A

Hemorrhage

52
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Give an example of a medical term using the suffix -rrhea

53
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What does the suffix ‘-sclerosis’ mean?

A

Hardening

Often used in medical terms to denote hardening of tissues or organs.

54
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What does the suffix ‘-sis’ signify?

A

Condition

Commonly used to indicate a pathological condition or state.

55
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What does the suffix ‘-stasis’ refer to?

A

Level; Unchanging

Used in medical terminology to describe a state of stability or equilibrium.

56
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What is the meaning of the suffix ‘-trophy’?

A

Growth

Typically refers to the development or growth of tissues or organs.

57
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What does the suffix ‘-uria’ indicate?

A

In the urine

Used to describe the presence of substances in urine.

58
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Give an example of a medical term that uses the suffix ‘-sclerosis’.

A

Arteriosclerosis

Refers to the hardening of the arteries.

59
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Provide an example of a term that includes the suffix ‘-sis’.

A

Agranulocytosis

A condition characterized by an abnormally low level of neutrophils.

60
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Name a medical term that uses the suffix ‘-stasis’.

A

Homeostasis

Refers to the maintenance of stable internal conditions.

61
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What is an example of a term that contains the suffix ‘-trophy’?

A

Hypertrophy

Refers to the increase in the size of an organ or tissue.

62
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Give an example of a medical term that includes the suffix ‘-uria’.

A

Anuria

Refers to the absence of urine production.

Medical Terminology (11 decks)

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