PSW Ch. 25 Suffix definitions Flashcards

1
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-asis

A

Condition, usually abnormal

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2
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-genic

A

Producing, causing

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3
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-ism

A

A disorder

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4
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-oma

A

Tumour

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5
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-phasia

A

Speaking

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6
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-ptosis

A

Falling, sagging, dropping, down

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7
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-plegia

A

Paralysis

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8
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-megaly

A

Enlargement

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9
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-scopy

A

Examination using a scope

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10
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-stasis

A

Maintenance, maintaining a constant level

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