Suffix Flashcards
1
Q
-ostomy
A
- Opening in body part, a stoma
- colostomy, ileostomy, gastrostomy
2
Q
-otomy
A
-make a cut in
3
Q
-ectomy
A
- surgical removal
4
Q
- megaly
A
- abnormal enlargement
5
Q
-osis
A
- abnormal condition, process
6
Q
-emia
A
- disease of blood
7
Q
-sclerosis
A
-abnormal hardening
8
Q
-centesis
A
- surgical perforation or puncture
9
Q
-emesis
A
Vomiting
10
Q
-plasty
A
Surgical repair
11
Q
-algia
A
Pain, suffering
12
Q
-itis
A
Inflammation
13
Q
-rrhage
A
Bleeding, abnormal excessive fluid
14
Q
-rrhaphy
A
Surgical suturing
15
Q
-rrhea
A
Flow or discharge