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-ac, -al, -ar, -ary, -eal, -ia, -ic, - ory, -ous -tic

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Perfaining to, condition of (Ventricular pertains to the ventricles.)

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-ad,

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Toward (Caudad is toward the tail.)

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-algia, -dynia

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Pain (Arthralgia is pain in the joints). Cephalodynia is pain in the head or a headache.)

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-ase

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Enzyme (Amylase is an enzyme that breaks down starches.)

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-astenia

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Weakness (Myasthenia gravis is great muscle weakness.)

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-blast

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Baby, immature (Erythroblasts are immature red blood cells most often found in the bone marrow.)

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-cele

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Hernia, abnormal protrusion (A rectocele is an abnormal protrusion from the rectum.)

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-cide, -cidal

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Killing, destroying (Bacteriocidal solutions kill bacteria.)

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-crine

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To secrete (The endocrine system secretes hormones.)

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-cyte

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Cell (A leukocyte is a white blood cell.)

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-derma

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Skin (Scleroderma is “hard” skin.)

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-ectasia, -ectasis

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Stretching, dilating (Bronchiectasis is a lung condition in which the bronchioles are stretched out permanently.)

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-ectomy

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Surgical removal (A hysterectomy is the removal of the uterus.)

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-endema

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Swelling, fluid accumulation (Lymphedema is fluid accumulation and swelling when the lymph nodes cannot circulate lymph back through the vascular system, usually due to
an obstruction.)

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-ema, -iasis, -ism, -lepsy, -osis

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Condition, abnormal condition (Erythema is a condition with redness; hyperthyroidism is a condition of above-normal thyroid function; candidiasis is a condition of a yeast
infection; hidrosis is a condition of abnormal sweating. Narcolepsy is an abnormal condition of sleep.)

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-emesis

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Vomiting (Hyperemesis is excessive vomiting.)

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-emia

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Blood (Anemia is a condition of low (no) blood.)

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-esthesia

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Sensation, feeling (Anesthesia produces a lack of feeling or sensation.)

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-gen, -genesis, -genic

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Producing, production, production of, formation (A carcinogen is something that produces cancer, carcinogenesis is the formation of cancer, and carcinogenic is a substance capable of producing
cancer.)

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-globin, -globulin

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Protein (Hemoglobin is the protein in red blood cells that transports oxygen; an mmunoglobulin is a protein that helps protect us against infections.)

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-gram

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Recording (An electrocardiogram is a recording of the heart.)

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-graph

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Instrument used to record (An electrocardiograph is the instrument used to make an electrocardiogram.)

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-graphy

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Process of recording (Electrocardiography is the process of recording the heart’s beat.)

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-itis

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Inflammation (Gastritis is inflammation of the stomach)

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-kinesia,-kinesis

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Movement (Dyskinesia is painful movement of the bod.)

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-logist

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One who studies (A cardiologist is one who studies the heart.)

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-logy

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The study of (Cardiology is the study of the heart.)

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-Ivsis. -Ivtic

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Destruction (Hemolvsis occurs when red blood cells are destroved.)

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-malacia

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Softening (Nephromalacia is a condition occurring when the kidney(s) soften.)

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-mania, -manic

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Abnormal preoccupation or obsession (Pvromania is an abnormal obsession with fire, and a pvromaniac is a person with this preoccupation.)

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-megaly

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Enlargement (Acromegaly is enlargement of the extremities.)

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-meter, -metry

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Measuring device, process of measuring (A spirometer measures the amount of air inhaled and exhaled through the respiratory system. Pelvimetry is the process of measuring a pregnant
woman’s pelvis.)

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-oid

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Resembling (Osteoid is resembling bone.)

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-oma

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Tumor (A lipoma is a fatty tumor.)

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-opia

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Vision (Diplopia is double vision.)

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-ose

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Sugar (Lactose is the sugar found in milk)

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-ostomy

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Formation of a new opening (A gastrostomy is a new opening in the stomach to provide nutrients to patients who are unable to swallow.)

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-para, -parous

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Bearing, producing child (Unipara refers to a woman who has given birth to one child.)

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-pathy

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Disease (Lymphadenopathy is a disease of the lymph glands.)

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-penia

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Deficiency (Thrombocytopenia is a deficiency of clotting cells (platelets).)

41
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-pepsia

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Digestion (Eupepsia is normal digestion.)

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-pexy

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Surgical fixation (Mastopexy is surgical fixation of the breasts.)

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-phage, -phagy, -phagia

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To eat or digest (Macrophages are large cells that ingest foreign matter. Dysphagia is difficult or painful digestion.)

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-phasia

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Speaking (Dysphasia is difficult speaking, as in laryngitis.)

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-phil, -philia

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To love (An eosinophil loves the red dye found in Wright’s and Giemsa’s stains.)

46
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-phobia

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Abnormal fear (Necrophobia is an abnormal fear of death.)

47
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-phonia

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Sound (Aphonia is the lack of sound (or not being able to hear sound).)

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-phrenia. -phrenic

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Mind, diaphragm ( Schizophrenia is a split personality; the phrenic nerve stimulates the diaphragm.)

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-plasty

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Surgical repair (Rhinoplasty is surgical repair of one’s nose.)

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-plegia, -plegic

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Paralysis (Quadriplegia is paralysis of four limbs; a quadriplegic is a person who has this condition.)

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-pnea

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Breath or (Dyspnea is difficult breathing.)

52
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-poiesis

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Formation (Hematopoiesis is the formation of blood.)

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-ptosis

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Sagging or drooping (Blepharoptosis is a drooping eyelid.)

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-rrhage, -rrhagia

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Heavy discharge (Hemorrhage is a heavy discharge of blood.)

55
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-rrhaphy

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Suturing (Cardiorrhaphy is a suturing of the heart.)

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-rrhea

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Discharge, flowing (Diarrhea is flowing of feces through the anus.)

57
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-rrhexis

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Rupture (Cardiorrhexis is a rupture of the heart.)

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-scope, -scopy

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Instrument, process of using the instrument (Microscopes are instruments used to view tiny objects; microscopy is the process of examining the tiny objects.)

59
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-somnia

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Sleep (Polvsomnia is much sleep.)

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-stasis

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Stopping (Homeostasis is the process of stopping processes in the body to maintain an equilibrium.)

61
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-stenosis

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Narrowing (Esophagostenosis is the narrowing of the esophagus.)

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-stomy

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Opening (Gastrostomy is making a new opening into the stomach.)

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-tome

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Instrument used for cutting (A gastrotome is an instrument used for cutting into the stomach)

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-tomy

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The process of cutting (Nephrotomy is the process of cutting into a kidney.)

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-trophic, -trophy

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Nutrition (Atrophic pertains to a lack of nutrition, commonly found in limbs that have been bound by casts.)

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-uria

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Urine (Dvsuria is painful or difficult urination.)

67
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-version

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Turning (Cardioversion is turning or converting the heart to a normal rhythm.)

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