Set 2

Question 1

Suffix 2

-ALGIA

Answer 1

Pain, suffering

Ex. Fibromyalgia- muscle pains

Question 2

Suffix 2

-ARY

Answer 2

Pertaining to

Ex. Contrary- to go against, contrast

Question 3

Suffix 2

-CELE

Answer 3

Hernia, tumor, swelling

Ex. Hydrocele- swelling of a fluid filled vessel

Question 4

Suffix 2

-CENTESIS

Answer 4

Surgical procedure to remove fluid

Ex. Abdominocentesis- removing fluid from uterus through abdomen

Question 5

Suffix 2

-CYTE

Answer 5

Cell

Ex. Erythrocytes- red blood cells

Question 6

Suffix 2

-DESIS

Answer 6

Surgical fixation of bone or joint, to bind, tie together

Ex. Arthrodesis

Question 7

Suffix 2

-ECTOMY

Answer 7

Surgical removal

Ex. Hysterectomy- removing the uterus in a woman

Question 8

Suffix 2

-AC, -AL

Answer 8

Pertaining to, relating to

Ex. Hypochondriac- one who thinks they are constantly sick

Question 9

Suffix 2

-ECTASIS

Answer 9

Stretching, enlargement

Question 10

Suffix 2

-EMIA

Answer 10

Blood, blood condition

Ex. Anemia- without blood/ not retaining enough oxygen in blood cells because of lack of iron

Question 11

Suffix 2

-ESTHESIA

Answer 11

Sensation, feeling

Ex. Anesthesia- without feeling

Question 12

Suffix 2

-GRAM, -GRAPH

Answer 12

A picture or record

Question 13

Suffix 2

-GRAPHY

Answer 13

The process of recording a picture or record

Question 14

Suffix 2

-IA

Answer 14

State or condition

Question 15

Suffix 2

-IC

Answer 15

Pertaining to

Ex. Pelvic

Question 16

Suffix 2

-ITIS

Answer 16

Inflammation

Question 17

Suffix 2

-LYSIS

Answer 17

Breakdown, separation, setting free, destruction, loosening

Question 18

Suffix 2

-MALACIA

Answer 18

Abnormal softening

Ex. Osteomalacia- softening of bones

Question 19

Suffix 2

-MEGALY

Answer 19

Enlargement

Question 20

Suffix 2

-NECROSIS

Answer 20

Tissue death