Diagnostic, Pathological and Related Suffixes Flashcards

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-gram

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record, writing

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-graph

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instrument for recording

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-graphy

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process of recording

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-scope

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instrument for examining

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-scopy

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visual examination

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-algia

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pain

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-dynia

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pain

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-cele

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hernia, swelling

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-ecstasis

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dilation, expansion

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-emesis

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vomiting

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-emia

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blood condition

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-gen

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forming, producing, origin

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-genesis

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forming, producing, origin

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-itis

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inflammation

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-malacia

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softening

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-megaly

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enlargement

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-oma

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tumor

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-osis

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abnormal condition; increase (used primarily with blood cells)

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-pathy

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disease

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-penia

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decrease, deficiency

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-phobia

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fear

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-plegia

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paralysis

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-ptosis

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prolapse, downward displacement

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-rrhea

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discharge, flow

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-rrhexis

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rupture

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-sclerosis

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abnormal condition of hardening

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-spasm

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involuntary contraction, twitching

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-stenosis

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narrowing, stricture

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-toxic

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poison