LO1.8 Suffixes relating to Medical Conditions Flashcards
1
Q
-algia
A
pain
2
Q
-arche
A
beginning
3
Q
-asthenia
A
weakness
4
Q
-blast
A
formative cell
5
Q
-cele
A
hernia; tumour; swelling; protrusion
6
Q
-cidal
A
to kill or destroy
7
Q
-cyte
A
cell
8
Q
-cytosis
A
abnormal increase in amount of cells
9
Q
-dipsia
A
thirst
10
Q
-dynia
A
painful
11
Q
-emesis
A
vomiting
12
Q
-emia
A
blood condition
13
Q
-esthesia
A
sensation
14
Q
-gen; -genic; -genesis
A
origin; beginning; formation; producing ; causing
15
Q
-itis
A
inflammation
16
Q
-malacia
A
softening
