Common Suffixes Flashcards
What does the suffix ‘-algia’ mean?
pain
What does the suffix ‘-cele’ refer to?
hernia, protrusion
What is the meaning of the suffix ‘-cyte’?
cell
What does the suffix ‘-dynia’ signify?
pain
What does the suffix ‘-ectasis’ refer to?
dilatation
What does the suffix ‘-gen’ mean?
that which produces
What is the meaning of the suffix ‘-genesis’?
produces, generates
What does the suffix ‘-genic’ indicate?
producing, produced by
What does the suffix ‘-ia’ signify?
state, condition
What does the suffix ‘-iasis’ refer to?
abnormal condition
What does the suffix ‘-iatry’ mean?
medical treatment
What does the suffix ‘-ism’ indicate?
state of
What does the suffix ‘-itis’ refer to?
inflammation
What does the suffix ‘-logist’ signify?
one who studies
What does the suffix -logy mean?
study of
Commonly used in various fields to denote a branch of knowledge.
What does the suffix -lysis refer to?
destruction
Often used in medical contexts to describe the breakdown of substances.
What is indicated by the suffix -lytic?
destruction
Related to agents that cause lysis.
What does the suffix -malacia signify?
abnormal softening
Typically used in pathology to describe softening of tissues.
What does the suffix -megaly mean?
enlargement, large
Often used to describe enlarged organs.
What does the suffix -oid indicate?
resembling
Used to denote similarity or likeness.
What does the suffix -oma refer to?
tumor, mass
Commonly used in medical terminology to describe tumors.
What does the suffix -osis signify?
abnormal condition
Often used to describe diseases or disorders.
What does the suffix -pathy mean?
disease
Used to refer to disorders or diseases.
What does the suffix -phobia denote?
fear
Commonly used to describe irrational fears.
What does the suffix -plasia refer to?
development, growth
Often used in relation to the formation of tissues or organs.
What does the suffix -plasm mean?
formation, development
Refers to the material or tissue forming cells.
What does the suffix -ptosis indicate?
drooping
Commonly used to describe the sagging of organs.
What does the suffix -rrhage mean?
excessive, abnormal flow
Often used in medical contexts to describe severe bleeding.
What does the suffix -rrhagia signify?
abnormal flow condition
Used to describe hemorrhages or excessive bleeding.
What does the suffix -rrhea mean?
discharge, flow
Commonly used to describe abnormal bodily fluids.
What does the suffix -rrhexis refer to?
rupture
Typically used to describe the bursting of tissues.
What does the suffix -sclerosis mean?
hardening
Often used to describe tissue hardening or loss of elasticity.
What does the suffix -stenosis signify?
narrowing
Commonly used in medical terms to describe the constriction of blood vessels or organs.
What does the suffix -therapy mean?
treatment
Refers to various forms of treatment for diseases or conditions.
What does the suffix -trophy indicate?
nourishment, development
Often used to describe growth or development in tissues.
What does the suffix -ule refer to?
small
Used to denote diminutive forms of structures.
