Suffixes Flashcards
1
Q
- algia
A
pain
2
Q
- centesis
A
surgical puncture to remove fluid
3
Q
- cyte
A
cell
4
Q
- ectomy
A
removal / excision / resection
5
Q
- emesis
A
vomiting
6
Q
- itis
A
inflammation
7
Q
- logy
A
study of / process of
8
Q
- penia
A
deficiency of
9
Q
- pexy
A
fixation / to put in place
10
Q
- phobia
A
fear
11
Q
- plasia
A
formation / growth
12
Q
- phonea
A
sound / vocalisation
13
Q
- phagia
A
eating / swallowing
14
Q
- ostomy
A
form a mouth / surgical opening / permanent incision
e.g. tracheostomy
15
Q
- otomy
A
process of cutting / temporary incision
