Suffix Flashcards

1
Q

~algia, dynia

A

Pain

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2
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-ac

-al

~an, ar, ic, ical, ory, tic, eal

A

pertaining to
(Cardiac - pertaining to the heart)

Pedal (pertaining to the foot)

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3
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oid

A

Like or resembling

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4
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e, er, icing, ist, or

A

agent or noun maker or one who specializes in
(Pharmacist)

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5
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~ia, iasis, id, ism, ity, osis, tia, tion

A

Abnormal condition

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6
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cle, cule, culun, culus, et, ium, ole,
olum, olus

A

Small

(Ventricle, Homunculus)

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7
Q

~lysis

A

Breaking down or dissolution

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8
Q

-megaly

A

Enlargement

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9
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-spasm

A

involuntary condition

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