Symptoms and Diagnosis Flashcards
1
Q
-algia; -dynia
A
pain
2
Q
-cele
A
Hernia (results when organ pushes through the organ or muscle that contains it)
3
Q
-ectasia; -ectasis
A
Dilatation
4
Q
-edema
A
Swelling
5
Q
-emesis
A
Vomiting
6
Q
-emia
A
Condition of the blood
7
Q
-ia, -iasis
A
Condition
8
Q
-itis
A
Inflammation
9
Q
-ith
A
Stone or calculus
10
Q
-malacia
A
Soft, softening
11
Q
-mania
A
Excessive preoccupation
12
Q
-megaly
A
Enlargement
13
Q
-iod
A
Resembling
14
Q
-oma
A
Tumor
15
Q
-osis
A
Condition (usually an abnormal condition, occasionally refers to an increase)
16
Q
-pathy
A
Disease
17
Q
-penia
A
Disease
18
Q
-phobia
A
Abnormal fear
19
Q
-ptosis
A
Prolapse (sagging)
20
Q
-rrhage, -rrhagia
A
Excessive bleeding
21
Q
-rrhea
A
Flow or discharge
22
Q
-rrhexis
A
Rupture
23
Q
-spasm
A
Cramp, twitching
24
Q
-stasis
A
Stopping, controlling
