Medical Terminology Suffixes Flashcards
1
Q
-al; -ar
A
pertaining to an area.
The word “pertaining” means relating to or being connected with something.
2
Q
-algia
A
painful condition.
3
Q
-ase
A
denoting an enzyme.
The word “denoting” means indicating or referring to. So, when we say “denoting an enzyme,” it means indicating or naming a specific enzyme. In essence, it’s a way of specifying or pointing out a particular enzyme by name or function.
4
Q
-cyte
A
cell.
5
Q
-desis
A
a binding.
6
Q
-ectomy
A
surgical removal of a body part.
7
Q
-emia
A
blood condition.
8
Q
-genic
A
producing or causing.
9
Q
-gram
A
a record.
10
Q
-graph
A
write, draw, record.
11
Q
-ia
A
a noun ending of a condition.
12
Q
-ic
A
a noun/adjective ending.
13
Q
-ism
A
condition.
14
Q
-ist
A
one who does.
15
Q
-itis
A
inflammation.
