Final Exam Suffixes Flashcards
1
Q
-al
A
pertaining to
2
Q
-ic
A
pertaining to
3
Q
-ia
A
condition, state
4
Q
-iasis
A
abnormal condition (something specified)
5
Q
-ion
A
condition, action, the act of
6
Q
-ism
A
condition
7
Q
-osis
A
condition (pert. to blood cells)
8
Q
-um
A
structure, thing
9
Q
-y
A
condition, process
10
Q
-algia
A
pain
11
Q
-arche
A
beginning
12
Q
-cele
A
swelling, protrusion, hernia
13
Q
-centesis
A
puncture to withdraw fluid
14
Q
-crine
A
secrete
15
Q
-cusis
A
hearing
16
Q
-cyte
A
cell
17
Q
-desis
A
binding, fixation (bone, joint)
18
Q
-dipsia
A
thirst
19
Q
-ectasis
A
dilation, expansion
20
Q
-ectomy
A
surgical excision, removal
21
Q
-edema
A
swelling
22
Q
-emesis
A
vomit
23
Q
-emia
A
blood condition
24
Q
-esthesia
A
feeling
