Suffixes Flashcards
1
Q
-ia, -ism, -sis and -y mean?
A
Condition of
2
Q
-ian, -iatrics, -iatry, -ics, -ist, and -logy mean?
A
Medical specialties
3
Q
-ologist
A
One who studies
4
Q
-itis
A
Inflammation
5
Q
-oma
A
Tumor
6
Q
-megaly
A
Enlargement of
7
Q
-pathy
A
Disease of
8
Q
-gram
A
A record of data
9
Q
-graphy
A
Act of recording data
10
Q
-meter
A
Instrument for measuring
11
Q
-scope
A
Instrument for viewing/examining
12
Q
-scopy
A
Examination of
13
Q
-centesis
A
Puncture tap
14
Q
-desis
A
Binding; fusion
15
Q
-ectomy
A
Excision; surgical removal
