Suffix Flashcards

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algia

A

pain

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2
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cele

A

hernia or protrusion

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3
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centesis

A

puncture

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4
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desis

A

fixation or fusing

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5
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ectasis

A

dilation

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6
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ectomy

A

removal or reduction

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7
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emia

A

blood

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8
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genic

A

origin

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9
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iasis

A

presence of

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10
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itis

A

inflammation

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11
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otomy

A

incision

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12
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lysis

A

destruction

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13
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malacia

A

soft

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14
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megaly

A

enlarge

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15
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oid

A

like

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16
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oma

17
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osis

A

presence of/condition of

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pathy

19
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penia

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deficiency

20
Q

pexy

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fixation or suspension

21
Q

plasty

A

surgical repair

22
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ptosis

A

falling down or drooping

23
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rhaphy

24
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rhea

25
rhexis
rupture
26
scopy
to inspect or to examine
27
spasm
muscle contraction
28
stasis
balance
29
stenosis
narrow
30
stomy
artificial opening
31
tomy
incision of something
32
tripsy
crushing
33
trophy
growth