Urinary System Suffixes Flashcards by Sheryl Mathieson | Brainscape

Q

-emia

A

Blood condition

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-lithiasis

A

Condition of stone

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Q

-lithotomy

A

Incision for removal of stone

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Q

-lysis

A

Deconstruction of

Decomposition

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Q

-megaly

A

Enlargement

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-ole

A

Small

Little

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-plasty

A

Surgical repair or reshaping

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-poietin

A

Substance that forms

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-ptosis

A

Falling
Sagging
Dropping down

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-rrhaphy

A

Stitching

Suturing

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Q

-rrhea

A

Profuse flow

Discharge

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Q

-sclerosis

A

Hardness

Hardening

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-spasm

A

Sudden contraction of muscles

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-stenosis

A

Narrowing
Constriction
Contraction

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-stomy

A

Creation of an opening

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Q

-tripsy

A

To crush

Q

-trophy

A

Nutrition
Nourishment
Development

Q

-ule

A

Small

Little

Q

-uresis

A

Urination

Q

-uria

A

Condition of the urine

Urine

Q

-ectasis

A

Dilation

Stretching