Terminology- Suffix Flashcards

1
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What are the 10 suffixes that mean: Pertaining to

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  1. -ac
  2. -al
  3. -an
  4. -ary
  5. -eal
  6. -ic
  7. -ine
  8. -ory
  9. -ous
  10. -tic
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What is the meaning of this suffix: cyte

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Cell

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3
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What is the meaning of this suffix: ectomy

A

Removal

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4
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What is the meaning of this suffix: iole

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5
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What is the meaning of this suffix: itis

A

Inflammation

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6
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What is the meaning of this suffix: megaly

A

Enlargement

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7
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What is the meaning of this suffix: Penia

A

Deficinecy, reduction in number

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8
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What is the meaning of this suffix: scope

A

Instrument for viewing

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9
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What is the meaning of this suffix: ule

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