Suffixes Flashcards
1
Q
-al, -ac
A
Pertaining to
2
Q
-algia
A
Pain
3
Q
-aps, -apt
A
Fit; fasten
4
Q
-arche
A
Beginning; origin
5
Q
-ase
A
Signifies enzyme
6
Q
-blast
A
Bud or germ
7
Q
-centesis
A
A piercing
8
Q
-cide
A
To kill
9
Q
-clast
A
Break; destroy
10
Q
-crine
A
Release; secrete
11
Q
-ectomy
A
A cutting out
12
Q
-emesis
A
Vomiting
13
Q
-emia
A
Refer to blood condition
14
Q
-flux
A
Flow
15
Q
-gen
A
Agent that initiates
16
Q
-genesis
A
Creation
17
Q
-gram
A
Something written
18
Q
-graphy
A
To write; draw
19
Q
-hydrate
A
Containing water
20
Q
-ia, -sia
A
Condition; process
21
Q
-iasis
A
Abnormal condition
22
Q
-ic, -ac
A
Pertaining to
23
Q
-in
A
Signifies a protein
24
Q
-ism
A
Condition of
