Suffixes Flashcards
1
Q
-algia, -dynia
A
pain
2
Q
-cele
A
herniation, protrusion
3
Q
-centesis
A
surgical puncture
4
Q
-cyte
A
cell
5
Q
-ectomy
A
excision, removal
6
Q
-emesis
A
to vomit
7
Q
-emia
A
blood condition
8
Q
-er; -or; -logist; -ist
A
specializes in the study of
9
Q
-genic
A
pertaining to the origin
10
Q
-graph
A
instrument for recording
11
Q
-graphy
A
process of recording
12
Q
-ia
A
state of
13
Q
-iasis
A
condition, presence of
14
Q
-iatrician, -iatrist
A
one who specializes in treatment
15
Q
-iatrics
A
treatment
16
Q
-iatry
A
process of treatment
17
Q
-ic; -al;- an; -ar; -ary; -eal; -iac; -ic; -id; -ile; -ous; -tic; -ac
A
pertaining to
18
Q
-icle
A
small or tiny
19
Q
-is
A
structure, thing
20
Q
-ist
A
one who specializes
21
Q
-itis
A
inflammation of
22
Q
-logist
A
one who specializes in the study of
23
Q
-logy
A
study of
24
Q
-lysis
A
breaking down; destroy
