Suffixes Flashcards
1
Q
-ac, -al, -ary, -ic, -ical, -ior, -ous, -tic
A
Pertaining to
2
Q
-algia, -dynia
A
Pain
3
Q
-cele
A
Hernia, swelling
4
Q
-centesis
A
Surgical puncture
5
Q
-cyte
A
Cell
6
Q
-desis
A
binding, fixation (of a bone or joint)
7
Q
-ectasis
A
Dilation, expansion
8
Q
-ectomy
A
Excision, removal
9
Q
-edema
A
Swelling
10
Q
-emesis
A
Vomiting
11
Q
-emia
A
Blood condition
12
Q
-gram
A
Record, writing
13
Q
-graph
A
Instrument for recording
14
Q
-graphy
A
Process of recording
15
Q
-trophy
A
Nourishment, development
16
Q
-iasis
A
Abnormal condition (produced by something specific)
17
Q
-itis
A
Inflammation
