Suffix Flashcards
1
Q
-al, -ic
A
pertaining to
2
Q
-algia
A
pain
3
Q
-ation
A
process; condition
4
Q
-centesis
A
surgical puncture to remove fluid
5
Q
-desis
A
to bind; together
6
Q
-ectomy
A
surgical removal
7
Q
-itis
A
inflammation
8
Q
-malacia
A
softening
9
Q
-oid
A
like; resembling
10
Q
-oma
A
tumor; mass
11
Q
-penia
A
deficiency
12
Q
-plasty
A
surgical repair
13
Q
-porosis
A
abnormal condition of small holes
14
Q
-scope
A
instrument used to view
15
Q
-scopy
A
visual examination using a scope
