Suffix (A to C) Flashcards

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1
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-a

A

noun ending

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2
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-ac

A

pertaining to

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3
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-ad

A

toward

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4
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-al

A

pertaining to

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5
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-algesia

A

sensitivity to pain

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6
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-algia

A

pain; suffering

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7
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-an

A

characteristic of

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8
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-ar

A

pertaining to

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9
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-ase

A

enzyme

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10
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-assay

A

to evaluate

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11
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-asthenia

A

loss of strength

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12
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-ate

A

something that

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13
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-blast

A

embryonic stage of development

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14
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-capnia

A

condition of carbon dioxide content in the blood

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15
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-cele

A

swelling; herniation

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16
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-centesis

A

surgical procedure

17
Q

-cide

A

to kill; to destroy

18
Q

-clasis

A

crushing; breaking up

19
Q

-clast / -clastic

A

to break

20
Q

-crine

A

secrete

21
Q

-cyesis

A

pregnancy

22
Q

-cyte

A

cell

23
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-cythemia

A

condition involving cells of the blood