Suffixes: Symptoms or Diagnosis Flashcards by Natasha Nicholas | Brainscape

Q

-algia, -dynia

A

pain

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-cele

A

hernia

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-ectasia, -ectasis

A

dilation

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-edema

A

swelling

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-emesis

A

vomiting

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-emia

A

condition of the blood

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-ia, -iasis

A

condition

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-itis

A

inflammation

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-lith

A

stone or calculus

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-malacia

A

soft, softening

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-mania

A

excessive preoccupation

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-megaly

A

enlargement

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-oid

A

resembling

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-oma

A

tumor

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-osis

A

condition

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-pathy

A

disease

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-penia

A

deficiency

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-phobia

A

abnormal fear

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–ptosis

A

prolapse(sagging)

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-rrhage, -rrhagia

A

excessive bleeding

Q

-rrhea

A

flow or discharge

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-rrhexis

A

rupture

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-spasm

A

involuntary movement

Q

-stasis

A

slowing or stopping