Suffix (conditions) Flashcards

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1
Q

Suffixes

A

Are placed at the end of the root to change the meaning of a word

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2
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algia

A

Pain
E.
Myalgia

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3
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emia

A

Blood
E.
Hypoglycemia

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4
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itis

A

Inflammation
E.
Bronchitis

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5
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lysis

A

Destruction, break down
E.
Dialysis

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6
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oid

A

Like
E.
Haploid

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7
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opathy

A

Disease of
E.
Neuropathy

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Pnea

A

Breathing
E.
Sleep apnea

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