Chapter 3: Suffixes (SECTION E)

splenomegaly

enlargement of the spleen

morphology

study of the shape (of cells)

chondromalacia

softening of cartilage

hydronephrosis

abnormal condition of water (fluid) in the kidney

cardiomyopathy

disease condition of heart muscle

arteriosclerosis

hardening of arteries

myoma

tumor (benign) of muscle

myosarcoma

flesh tumor (malignant) of muscle

rhinoplasty

surgical repair of the nose

myeloma

tumor of bone marrow

acrophobia

fear of heights

biopsy

view of living tissue under a microscope

hemostasis

stoppage of the flow of blood (by mechanical or natural means)

blepharitis

inflammation of the eyelid

phlebotomy

incision of a vein