Terminology Suffix Flashcards

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algia

A

Pain

Arthralgia
Ot
Neur
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Fibromyalgia is a common chronic disorder that involves widespread pain in muscles and fibrous tissues and joints.

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Cele

A

Hernia
Rectocele
Cystocele

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Centesis

A

puncture to remove fluid
Amniocentesis- membrane surrounding fetus/ embryo

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Coccus single
Cocci plural

A

Berry shaped bacterium
Bacteria

streptococcus
staphylococci
(stah-fih-lo-KOK-si)
Microbiologists often refer to bacteria in clusters as “staph.”

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