Suffixes and Diseases Flashcards
1
Q
-is, -ism, -sis, -tion,-y
A
State or condition of
2
Q
-ac, -al, -ar, -ary, -ic, ical, -ile, -oid, -ory, -ous
A
Pertaining to
3
Q
-form
A
Resembling
4
Q
-ian, -ist
A
medical specialist
5
Q
-iatrics, -iatrogenic, -ics
A
Medical specialty
6
Q
-logy
A
Study of
7
Q
-a (singular)
A
-ae (plural)
8
Q
-en (singular)
A
-ina (plural)
9
Q
-ex, -ix, -yx (singular) eg. appendix
A
-ces (plural)
10
Q
-nx (singular)
A
-nges (plural)
11
Q
-is (singular)
A
-es (plural)
12
Q
-ma (singular)
A
-mata (plural)
13
Q
-on (singular)
A
-a (plural)
14
Q
-um (singular)
A
-a (plural)
15
Q
-us (singular)
A
-i (plural)
16
Q
-algia, -algesia
A
Pain
17
Q
-carcin/o
A
Cancer
18
Q
-cele
A
Hernia, localized dilation
19
Q
-clasis, -clasia
A
Breaking
20
Q
-cyst/o
A
Sac, cyst, bladder
21
Q
-dilation, dilatation
A
Expansion, widening
22
Q
-ecstasia, ectasis
A
Chronic dilation
23
Q
-edema
A
Accumulation of fluid, swelling
24
Q
-itis
A
Inflammation
