Common Suffixes Flashcards

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Suffix for inflammation

A

Itis

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What is the suffix for surgical removal?

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Ectomy

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To incise;act of cutting

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Otomy.

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Ouchie pain

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Algia

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Stomy is

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New artificial opening

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Ab and ad

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Away and towards

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Tripsy is

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Surgical crushing

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Paralysis

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Pelgia.

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Emia

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Condition of the blood

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Osis/iasis

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Abnormal condition.

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What is a suffix?

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The end part of the word, often is a procedure or condition.

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