Diagnostic Suffixes Flashcards

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-gram

Electrocardiogram

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record, writing

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Diagnostic Suffixes denote…

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a procedure or test performed to identify the cause and nature of an illness

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-graph

Cardiograph

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Instrument for recording (a cardiograph produces an electrocardiogram)

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-graphy

Angiography

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Process of recording

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-meter

Pelvimeter

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Instrument for measuring

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-metry

Pelvimetry

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Act of measuring

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-scope

Endoscope

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Instrument for examining

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-scopy

Endoscopy

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Visual examination

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