Suffixes Flashcards
1
Q
-algia
A
pain
2
Q
-ectomy
A
excision (removal) of
3
Q
-itis
A
inflammation of
4
Q
-ologist
A
one who studies
5
Q
-ology
A
study of
6
Q
-osis, -a, -y
A
condition, usually abnormal
7
Q
-ostomy
A
to form a new opening
8
Q
-otomy
A
to make an incision into
9
Q
-tome
A
an instrument that cuts
10
Q
-al, -ar, -ic
A
of, or pertaining to
11
Q
-oid
A
resembling
12
Q
-oma
A
tumor
13
Q
-ism
A
medical condition, disease
14
Q
-ar
A
of or pertaining to
15
Q
-centesis
A
puncture of a cavity
16
Q
-genesis, -gen/o
A
produce/originate
17
Q
-meter
A
measuring instrument
