Suffix Flashcards
1
Q
-ary, -eal
A
Pertaining to
2
Q
-centesis
A
Surgical puncture to remove fluid (with a sterile needle )
3
Q
-ectomy
A
Surgical, removal, excision
4
Q
-gram
A
Record, radiographic image
5
Q
-graphy
A
Process of recording, radiographic imaging
6
Q
-ia
A
Diseased state, condition of
7
Q
-meter
A
Instrument used to measure
8
Q
-pnea
A
Breathing
9
Q
-rrhagia
A
Rapid flow of blood, excessive bleeding
10
Q
-rrhea
A
Flow, discharge
11
Q
-scope
A
Instrument used for visual examination
12
Q
-scopic
A
Pertaining to visual examination
13
Q
-scopy
A
Visual examination
14
Q
-stomy
A
Creation of an artificial opening
15
Q
-thorax
A
Chest, chest cavity
