Prefix/ Suffix Flashcards
1
Q
Itis
Example: Appendicitis
A
Inflammation
2
Q
Algia
Example: Fibromyalgia
A
Indicates pain
3
Q
Derma
Example: Dermatitis
A
Relates to skin
4
Q
Ectomy
Example: Appendectomy
A
Surgical removal
5
Q
Emesis
Example: Hyperemesis
A
Vomiting
6
Q
Haem
Example: Haematoma
A
Relates to blood
7
Q
Kinesia/kinesis
Example: Hyperkinesia
A
Relates to movement/ muscular activity
8
Q
Lysis
Example; Dialysis
A
deterioration/ destruction
9
Q
Ostomy
Example; Colostomy
A
Surgical creation of an opening
10
Q
Paresis
Example: Gastroparesis
A
Weakness/ Paralysis
11
Q
Phasia
Example: Aphasia
A
Relates to speech
12
Q
Pnea
Example: Dyspnoea
A
Relates to breath/ respiration
13
Q
Stenosis
Example: Aortic Stenosis
A
Narrowing/ constricting
14
Q
Uria
Example: Polyuria
A
Relates to urine
15
Q
Cardia
Example: Tachycardia
A
Relates to the heart
