Suffixes Flashcards
1
Q
“Condition of” (4)
A
-ia, -ism, -sis, -y
2
Q
Medical Specialties (6)
A
-ian, -iatrics, -iatry, -ics, -ist, -logy
3
Q
-itis
A
Inflammation
4
Q
-oma
A
Tumor
5
Q
-pathy
A
Disease of
6
Q
-gram
A
A record of Data (Diagnostic Procedures)
7
Q
-graph
A
Instrument for Recording Data (Diagnostic Procedures)
8
Q
-graphy
A
Act of Recording Data (Diagnostic Procedures)
9
Q
-meter
A
Instrument for Measuring (Diagnostic Procedures)
10
Q
-scope
A
Instrument for Viewing or Examining (Diagnostic Procedures)
11
Q
-scopy
A
Examination of (Diagnostic Procedures)
12
Q
-centesis
A
Puncture; Tap (Surgery)
13
Q
-desis
A
Binding; Fusion (Surgery)
14
Q
-ectomy
A
Excision; Surgical Removal (Surgery)
15
Q
-pexy
A
Surgical Fixation (Surgery)
