Unit 1 Suffixes Flashcards
1
Q
-ac, -al, ic
A
pertaining to, related to
2
Q
-ial, -ary
A
located in
3
Q
-algia, -dynia
A
pain
4
Q
-asthenia
A
weakness
5
Q
-centesis
A
surgical puncture to remove fluid
6
Q
-cidal
A
killing
7
Q
-ectasis
A
dilation, expansion
8
Q
-ectomy
A
surgical removal
9
Q
-emesis
A
vomit
10
Q
-er, -ist
A
person or agent
11
Q
-genesis
A
beginning, origin
12
Q
-iac
A
person afflicted with
13
Q
-megaly
A
enlargement
14
Q
-oma
A
tumor
15
Q
-pathy
A
disease
