Suffixes that pertain to pathological conditions Flashcards
1
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-algia
A
pain, ache
2
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-asthenia
A
weakness
3
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-betes
A
to go
4
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-cele
A
hernia, tumor, swelling
5
Q
-cusis
A
hearing
example: presbycusis - hearing impairment due to aging
6
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-derma
A
skin
7
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-dynia
A
pain, ache
otodynia - pain in the ear, earache
8
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-ectasis
A
dilation, distention
9
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-edema
A
swelling
10
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-emesis
A
vomiting
11
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-ion
A
process
infection - process of a pathogenic microorganism in the body
12
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-itis
A
inflammation
13
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-kinesis
A
motion
14
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-lepsy
A
seizure
15
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-lexia
A
diccion, word phrase
dyslexia - condition of which there’s difficulty reading and comprehending written language
16
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-malacia
A
softening
osteomalacia - softening of the bones
