Suffix 1 Flashcards
What does the suffix -algia mean?
pain
What does the suffix -cele refer to?
protrusion
What does the suffix -cyte signify?
cell
What does the suffix -dynia mean?
pain
What does the suffix -ectasis indicate?
dilation
What does the suffix -gen represent?
that which produces
What does the suffix -genesis mean?
produces
What does the suffix -genic denote?
producing
What does the suffix -ia refer to?
condition
What does the suffix -iasis signify?
abnormal condition
What does the suffix -ism mean?
state of
What does the suffix -itis indicate?
inflammation
What does the suffix -logical refer to?
pertaining to study of
What does the suffix -logist mean?
one who studies
What does the suffix -logy signify?
study of
What does the suffix -lytic refer to?
destruction
What does the suffix -malacia mean?
abnormal softening
What does the suffix -megaly indicate?
enlarged
What does the suffix -oma signify?
tumor, mass
What does the suffix -opsy refer to?
view of
What does the suffix -osis mean?
abnormal condition
What does the suffix -pathy indicate?
disease
What does the suffix -plasm refer to?
formation
What does the suffix -plegia mean?
paralysis
What does the suffix -ptosis indicate?
drooping
What does the suffix -rrhage mean?
abnormal flow
What does the suffix -rrhagia signify?
abnormal flow condition
What does the suffix -rrhea refer to?
discharge
What does the suffix -rrhexis mean?
rupture
-sclerosis
Hardening
-stenosis
Narrowing
-therapy
Treatment
-trophy
Development
