Suffixes Pertaining to the Senses

Question 1

Suffix: -esthesia
Ex: cryesthesia

Answer 1

Meaning: sensation
Def. of Ex: sensitivity to cold

Question 2

Suffix: -algesia
Ex: hypalgesia

Answer 2

Meaning: pain
Def. of Ex: decreased sensitivity to pain

Question 3

Suffix: -osmia
Ex: pseudosmia

Answer 3

Meaning: sense of smell
Def. of Ex: false sense of smell

Question 4

Suffix: -geusia
Ex: parageusia

Answer 4

Meaning: sense of taste
Def. of Ex: abnormal (para-) sense of taste