Suffixes Flashcards
1
Q
-algia (Cephalgia)
A
pain
2
Q
-centesis (Amniocentesis)
A
surgical puncture to remove fluid
3
Q
-ectomy (Hysterectomy)
A
surgical excision (removal)
4
Q
-gram (Echocardiogram)
A
a record, recording
5
Q
-itis (Arthritis)
A
inflammation
6
Q
-logy (Gynecology)
A
the study of
7
Q
-logist (Radiologist)
A
one who specializes in
8
Q
-megaly (Gastromegaly)
A
abnormal enlargement
9
Q
-oma (Glaucoma)
A
tumor
10
Q
-osis (Vaginosis)
A
condition
11
Q
-pathy (Neuropathy)
A
disease
12
Q
-penia (Osteopenia)
A
deficiency
13
Q
-pexy (Orchiopexy)
A
surgical fixation
14
Q
-plasty (Rhinoplasty)
A
surgical repair
15
Q
-pnea (Sleep apnea)
A
breathing
