Introduction to Medical Terminology Suffixes Flashcards
1
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-algia
A
pain
2
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-dynia
A
pain
3
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-cele
A
hernia, swelling
4
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-centesis
A
surgical puncture
5
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-clasis
A
to break; surgical fracture
6
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-desis
A
binding, fixation (of a bone or joint)
7
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-ectasis
A
dilation, expansion
8
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-ectomy
A
excision, removal
9
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-edema
A
swelling
10
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-emesis
A
vomiting
11
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-emia
A
blood condition
12
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-gram
A
record, writing
13
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-graph
A
instrument for recording
14
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-graphy
A
process of recording
15
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-iasis
A
abnormal condition (produced by something specific)
16
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-itis
A
inflammation
