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-ac

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pertaining to Example: cardiac (pertaining to heart)

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-al

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pertaining to Example: duodenal (pertaining to duodenum)

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-algia

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pain

Example: gastralgia (stomach pain)

Suffix Indicating Disease or Abnormal Condition

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-an

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pertaining to Example: ovarian (pertaining to ovary)

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-ar

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pertaining to Example: ventricular (pertaining to ventricle)

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-arche

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beginning

Example: menarche (beginning menstruation)

General Suffix

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-ary

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pertaining to Example: pulmonary (pertaining to lungs)

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-asthenia

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weakness

Example: myasthenia (muscle weakness)

Suffix Indicating Disease or Abnormal Condition

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-asthesia

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sensation (condition) Example: anesthesia (without sensation) General Suffix

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-atic

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pertaining to Example: lymphatic (pertaining to lymph)

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-cele

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protrusion Example: cystocele (protrusion of urinary bladder) Suffix Indicating Disease or Abnormal Condition

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-centesis

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puncture to withdraw fluid Example: arthrocentesis (puncture to withdraw fluid from joint) NOTE: The suffix -centesis comes from the Greek word kentesis, meaning “to prick or pierce.” Suffix Indicating Diagnostic Procedure

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-clasia

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surgical breaking

Example: osteoclasia (surgical breaking of bone)

Suffix Indicating Surgical Procedure

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-cle

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small Example: vesicle (small sac [blister]) General Suffix

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-cyesis

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pregnancy Example: salpingocyesis (uterine tube pregnancy) General Suffix

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-cyte

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cell Example: leukocyte (white [blood] cell) General Suffix

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-cytosis

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abnormal cell condition (too many) Example: erythrocytosis (too many red cells) Suffix Indicating Disease or Abnormal Condition

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-derma

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skin condition

Example: leukoderma (white skin condition)

General Suffix

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-desia

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surgical fusing Example: arthrodesis (surgical fusing of joint) Suffix Indicating Surgical Procedure

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-dipsis

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thirst Example: polydipsia (much [frequent] thirst) General Suffix

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-dynia

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pain

Example: cardiodynia (heart pain)

Suffix Indicating Disease or Abnormal Condition

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-eal

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pertaining to Example: esophageal (pertaining to esophagus)

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-ectasis

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dilated

Example: bronchiectasis (dilated bronchi)

Suffix Indicating Disease or Abnormal Condition

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-ectomy

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surgical removal Example: gastrectomy (surgical removal of stomach) NOTE: The suffixes -ectomy and -otomy have very specific meanings that relate back to the original Greek words. -ectomy comes from ektome, meaning “to cut out” while -otomy comes from tomia meaning “to cut into.” Suffix Indicating Surgical Procedure

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-edema

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swelling Example: lymphedema (lymphatic swelling) Suffix Indicating Disease or Abnormal Condition

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-emesis

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vomiting Example: hematemesis (vomiting blood) Suffix Indicating Disease or Abnormal Condition

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-emetic

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pertaining to vomiting Example: antiemetic (pertaining to against vomiting) Suffix Indicating Disease or Abnormal Condition

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-emia

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blood condition Example: leukemia (white [cell] blood condition) Suffix Indicating Disease or Abnormal Condition

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-er

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one who Example: radiographer (one who takes X-rays)

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-gen

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that which produces Example: mutagen (that which produces mutations) NOTE: The suffixes -genesis, -genic, and -gen all come from the Greek word gignesthai, meaning “to be born.” General Suffix

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-genesis

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produces Example: osteogenesis (produces bone) NOTE: The suffixes -genesis, -genic, and -gen all come from the Greek word gignesthai, meaning “to be born.” General Suffix

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-genic

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producing Example: carcinogenic (producing cancer) NOTE: The suffixes -genesis, -genic, and -gen all come from the Greek word gignesthai, meaning “to be born.” General Suffix

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-globin

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protein Example: hemoglobin (blood protein) General Suffix

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-globulin

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protein Example: immunoglobulin (protective protein) General Suffix

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-gram

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a record Example: electrocardiogram (record of heart’s electrical [activity]) Suffix Indicating Diagnostic Procedure

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-graph

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instrument for recording Example: myograph (instrument for recording muscle) Suffix Indicating Diagnostic Procedure

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-graphy

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process of recording Example: electrocardiography (process of recording heart’s electrical [activity]) Suffix Indicating Diagnostic Procedure

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-gravida

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pregnancy Example: multigravida (many pregnancies) General Suffix

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-ia

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condition Example: pneumonia (lung condition) Suffix Indicating Disease or Abnormal Condition

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-iac

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pertaining to Example: hypochondriac (pertaining to below the cartilage)

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-iasis

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abnormal condition Example: lithiasis (abnormal condition of stones) Suffix Indicating Disease or Abnormal Condition

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-iatric

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medical specialty Example: psychiatric (medical specialty of the mind)

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-iatrist

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physician Example: psychiatrist (physician specializing in the mind)

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-iatry

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medical treatment Example: podiatry (medical treatment of the foot)

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-ic

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pertaining to Example: gastric (pertaining to stomach)

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-ician

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specialist Example: pediatrician (specialist for children)

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-ine

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pertaining to Example: uterine (pertaining to uterus)

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-ior

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pertaining to Example: superior (pertaining to above)

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-ism

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state of Example: hypothyroidism (state of insufficient thyroid [hormones]) Suffix Indicating Disease or Abnormal Condition

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-itis

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inflammation Example: dermatitis (skin inflammation) Suffix Indicating Disease or Abnormal Condition

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-kinesia

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movement

Example: bradykinesia (slow movement)

General Suffix

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-lith

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stone Example: cystolith (bladder stone) Suffix Indicating Disease or Abnormal Condition

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-logist

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one who studies Example: cardiologist (one who studies the heart)

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-logy

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study of Example: cardiology (study of the heart)

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-lysis

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to destroy Example: osteolysis (to destroy bone) Suffix Indicating Disease or Abnormal Condition

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-lytic

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destruction Example: thrombolytic (clot destruction) Suffix Indicating Disease or Abnormal Condition

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-malacia

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abnormal softening Example: thrombolytic (clot destruction) Suffix Indicating Disease or Abnormal Condition

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-manometer

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instrument for measuring pressure Example: sphygmomanometer (instrument for measuring pulse [blood] pressure) Suffix Indicating Diagnostic Procedure

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-megaly

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enlarged Example: cardiomegaly (enlarged heart) Suffix Indicating Disease or Abnormal Condition

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-meter

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instrument for measuring Example: audiometer (instrument for measuring hearing) Suffix Indicating Diagnostic Procedure

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-metry

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process of measuring Example: audiometry (process of measuring hearing) Suffix Indicating Diagnostic Procedure

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-nic

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pertaining to Example: embryonic (pertaining to embryo)

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-oid

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resembling Example: lipoid (resembling fat) General Suffix

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-ole

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small Example: arteriole (small artery) General Suffix

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-oma

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tumor; mass Example: carcinoma (cancerous tumor) Suffix Indicating Disease or Abnormal Condition

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-opia

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vision

Example: diplopia (double vision)

General Suffix

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-opsy

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view of

Example: biopsy (view of life)

General Suffix

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-ory

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pertaining to Example: auditory (pertaining to hearing)

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-ose

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pertaining to Example: adipose (pertaining to fat)

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-osis

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abnormal condition Example: cyanosis (abnormal condition of blue [skin]) Suffix Indicating Disease or Abnormal Condition

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-osmia

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sense of smell Example: anosmia (without sense of smell) General Suffix

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-ostomy

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surgically create an opening

Example: colostomy (surgically create opening for colon [through abdominal wall])

Suffix Indicating Surgical Procedure

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-otomy

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cutting into

Example: thoracotomy (cutting into chest)

NOTE: The suffixes -ectomy and -otomy have very specific meanings that relate back to the original Greek words. -ectomy comes from ektome, meaning “to cut out” while -otomy comes from tomia meaning “to cut into.”

Suffix Indicating Surgical Procedure

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-ous

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pertaining to Example: venous (pertaining to vein)

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-para

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to bear (offspring) Example: nullipara (to bear no children) General Suffix

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-paresis

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weakness

Example: hemiparesis (half weakness)

Suffix Indicating Disease or Abnormal Condition

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-partum

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childbirth Example: postpartum (after childbirth) General Suffix

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-pathy

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disease Example: myopathy (muscle disease) Suffix Indicating Disease or Abnormal Condition

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-penia

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too few Example: cytopenia (too few cells) NOTE: The suffix -penia comes from the Greek word penia, meaning “poverty.” Suffix Indicating Disease or Abnormal Condition

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-pepsia

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digestion Example: bradypepsia (slow digestion) General Suffix

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-pexy

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surgical fixation Example: nephropexy (surgical fixation of kidney) Suffix Indicating Surgical Procedure

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-phagia

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eating; swallowing Example: dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) General Suffix

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-phasia

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speech

Example: aphasia (lack of speech)

General Suffix

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-phil

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attracted to Example: eosinophil (attracted to rosy [dye]) General Suffix

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-phobia

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fear Example: photophobia (fear of [sensitivity to] light) Suffix Indicating Disease or Abnormal Condition

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-phonia

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voice Example: aphonia (without voice)

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-plasia

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formation of cells Example: hyperplasia (excessive formation of cells) General Suffix

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-plasm

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formation Example: neoplasm (new formation [of tissue]) General Suffix

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-plasty

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surgical repair Example: dermatoplasty (surgical repair of skin) Suffix Indicating Surgical Procedure

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-plegia

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paralysis

Example: paraplegia (paralysis of both lower extremities)

Suffix Indicating Disease or Abnormal Condition

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-pnea

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breathing Example: apnea (lack of breathing) General Suffix

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-poiesis

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formation Example: hematopoiesis (blood formation) General Suffix

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-porosis

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porous Example: osteoporosis (porous bone) General Suffix

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-ptosis

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drooping Example: proctoptosis (drooping rectum) Suffix Indicating Disease or Abnormal Condition

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-ptysis

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spitting Example: hemoptysis (spitting blood) General Suffix

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-rraphy

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to suture Example: myorrhaphy (to suture muscle) Suffix Indicating Surgical Procedure

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-rrhage

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abnormal flow Example: hemorrhage (abnormal flow of blood) Suffix Indicating Disease or Abnormal Condition

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-rrhagia

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abnormal flow condition Example: menorrhagia (abnormal menstrual flow condition) NOTE: The suffixes -rrhea and -rrhagia are very similar but come from different Greek words. -rrhea comes from rhoia, meaning “to flow”; -rrhagia comes from rhegnymi, meaning “to burst forth” and now means abnormal flow condition. Suffix Indicating Disease or Abnormal Condition

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-rrhea

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discharge Example: rhinorrhea (discharge from nose) NOTE: The suffixes -rrhea and -rrhagia are very similar but come from different Greek words. -rrhea comes from rhoia, meaning “to flow”; -rrhagia comes from rhegnymi, meaning “to burst forth” and now means abnormal flow condition. Suffix Indicating Disease or Abnormal Condition

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-rrhexis

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rupture Example: hysterorrhexis (rupture of uterus) Suffix Indicating Disease or Abnormal Condition

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-sclerosis

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hardening

Example: arteriosclerosis (hardening of artery)

Suffix Indicating Disease or Abnormal Condition

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-scope

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instrument for viewing Example: gastroscope (instrument for viewing stomach) Suffix Indicating Diagnostic Procedure

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-scopy

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process for visually examining Example: gastroscopy (process of visually examining stomach) Suffix Indicating Diagnostic Procedure

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-spasm

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involuntary muscle contraction Example: bronchospasm (involuntary contraction of bronchi muscles) Suffix Indicating Disease or Abnormal Condition

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-stasis

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stopping Example: hemostasis (stopping blood [flow]) Suffix Indicating Disease or Abnormal Condition

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-stenosis

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narrowing Example: angiostenosis (narrowing of a vessel) Suffix Indicating Surgical Procedure

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-therapy

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treatment Example: chemotherapy (treatment with chemicals) General Suffix

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-thorax

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chest Example: hemothorax (blood in the chest) General Suffix

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-tic

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pertaining to Example: hepatic (pertaining to liver)

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-tome

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instrument to cut Example: dermatome (instrument to cut skin) Suffix Indicating Surgical Procedure

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-toxic

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poison; poisonous Example: cytotoxic (poisonous to cells) Suffix Indicating Surgical Procedure

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-tripsy

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surgical crushing Example: lithotripsy (surgical crushing of stone) Suffix Indicating Surgical Procedure

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-trophic

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development Example: amyotrophic (without muscle development) General Suffix

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-trophy

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development Example: hypertrophy (excessive development) General Suffix

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-ule

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small Example: venule (small vein) General Suffix

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-uria

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urine condition Example: hematuria (blood in urine condition) Suffix Indicating Surgical Procedure

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