Suffixes Chap 2 Flashcards
1
Q
-al; -ic
A
Pertaining to
2
Q
-algia
A
Pain
3
Q
-ation
A
Process; condition
4
Q
-centesis
A
Surgical puncture to remove fluid
5
Q
-desis
A
To bind; Tie together
6
Q
-ectomy
A
Surgical removal; excision
7
Q
-itis
A
Inflammation
8
Q
-malacia
A
Softening
9
Q
-oid
A
Like; Resembling
10
Q
-oma
A
Tumor; Mass
11
Q
-osis
A
Abnormal condition
12
Q
-penia
A
Deficiency
13
Q
-plasty
A
Surgical repair
14
Q
-porosis
A
Abnormal condition of small holes
15
Q
-scope
A
Instrument used to view
