Suffixes Flashcards
What does the suffix -itis mean in veterinary terminology?
Inflammation
What does the suffix -ectomy mean in veterinary terminology?
Surgical removal
What does the suffix -osis mean in veterinary terminology?
Condition or abnormal process
What does the suffix -emia mean in veterinary terminology?
Blood condition
What does the suffix -pathy mean in veterinary terminology?
Disease
What does the suffix -centesis mean in veterinary terminology?
Surgical puncture to remove fluid
What does the suffix -scopy mean in veterinary terminology?
Visual examination
What does the suffix -gram mean in veterinary terminology?
Record or image
What does the suffix -rrhage mean in veterinary terminology?
Bursting forth
What does the suffix -rrhea mean in veterinary terminology?
Flow or discharge
What does the suffix -stomy mean in veterinary terminology?
Surgical opening
What does the suffix -tomy mean in veterinary terminology?
Surgical incision
What does the suffix -lysis mean in veterinary terminology?
Destruction
What does the suffix -plasty mean in veterinary terminology?
Surgical repair
What does the suffix -rrhexis mean in veterinary terminology?
Rupture
What does the suffix -algia mean in veterinary terminology?
Pain
What does the suffix -cele mean in veterinary terminology?
Hernia or swelling
What does the suffix -rraphy mean in veterinary terminology?
Suture
What does the suffix -trophy mean in veterinary terminology?
Development or nourishment
What does the suffix -phagia mean in veterinary terminology?
Eating or swallowing
What does the suffix -plasia mean in veterinary terminology?
Formation or growth
What does the suffix -ptosis mean in veterinary terminology?
Drooping or sagging
What does the suffix -rrhaphy mean in veterinary terminology?
Suture