medical suffixes

What does the suffix '-ac' indicate?

It signifies a noun ending.

What does the suffix 'cardic' pertain to?

It relates to the heart.

The prefix 'ad' means __________.

toward, increase

What does the suffix '-al' denote?

It pertains to.

Algesia refers to __________.

sensitivity to pain.

The suffix 'algia' means __________.

pain.

What does '-ar' signify?

pertaining to.

The suffix 'ary' indicates something that is __________.

pertaining to; relating to.

What does '-ate' mean?

something that.

The term 'blast' refers to __________.

embryotic stage of development.

What does 'cele' mean in medical terminology?

swelling or herniation.

Centesis refers to __________.

surgical puncture.

The suffix '-cide' means __________.

to kill; to destroy.

What is the meaning of 'clasis'?

crushing or breaking up.

The term 'cell' in medical terminology refers to __________.

leukocyte (white blood cell).

'Cyte' or 'cytic' refers to __________.

cell.

Desis denotes __________.

binding or surgical fusion.

The suffix 'dynia' indicates __________.

pain, swelling.

What does the suffix '-e' signify?

noun ending.

Eal means __________.

pertaining to esophageal.

Ectasia refers to __________.

stretching or dilation.

The suffix '-ectomy' indicates __________.

surgical removal.

Emia pertains to __________.

blood condition.

What does 'er' represent in medical terms?

one who.

Esis refers to __________.

condition of.

What does the prefix 'gen' mean?

that which generates.

'Genesis' means __________.

generating; formation.

Genic indicates __________.

pertaining to, formation, producing.

Gram refers to __________.

record of picture.

Graph signifies __________.

an instrument used to record.

The process of recording is called __________.

graphy.

What does 'gravida' mean?

pregnancy.

The suffix '-ia' indicates __________.

condition.

What does the suffix '-ian' denote?

specialist in a field of study.

The suffix 'iasis' refers to __________.

presence of an abnormal condition.

What does 'iatric' mean?

relating to medicine, physicians, or medical treatment.

What is an iatrician?

one who treats; a physician.

What does 'iatrist' indicate?

one who treats; a physician.

Iatry signifies __________.

medical treatment, medical profession.

The suffix '-ic' means __________.

pertaining to.

What does the suffix '-ical' denote?

pertaining to.

What does the suffix '-ician' refer to?

specialist in a field of study.

The suffix '-ile' indicates __________.

pertaining to; capable.

What is indicated by the suffix '-ion'?

action; process.

The suffix '-ism' refers to __________.

condition.

What does the suffix '-ist' mean?

practitioner.

Itis refers to __________.

inflammation.

What does the suffix '-ity' signify?

pertaining to.

What is indicated by the suffix '-ium'?

structure or tissue.

The suffix '-ize' means __________.

to make; to treat or combine with.

What does 'lepsy' refer to?

seizure, attack.

Lith signifies __________.

stone.

Lithiasis indicates __________.

presence or formation of stones.

Logy refers to __________.

the study of.

What does 'logist' mean?

one who specializes in the study of.

Lysis refers to __________.

destruction or detachment.

What does 'lytic' indicate?

destruction.

What does 'mania' refer to?

a mental disorder; a madness.

Malacia signifies __________.

enlargement.

Megaly means __________.

enlargement.

Meter refers to __________.

an instrument used to measure.

The process of measuring is called __________.

metry.

What does the suffix '-oid' mean?

resembling.

The suffix '-ole' signifies __________.

small or little.

What does 'oma' denote in medical terminology?

tumor.

Opsia refers to __________.

visual condition.

The process of viewing is signified by __________.

opsy.

What does 'ory' pertain to?

pertaining to; characterized by.

The suffix '-osis' indicates __________.

condition.

Stomy refers to __________.

opening.

What does '-otomy' signify?

incision.

The suffix '-ous' means __________.

pertaining to.

Pathy refers to __________.

disease.

Penia indicates __________.

decrease in; deficiency.

Pexy means __________.

Surgical Fixation.

What does 'phagia' or 'phagy' refer to?

eating; swallowing.

Phila pertains to __________.

attracted to.

What does 'phobia' mean?

abnormal fear.

'Plasia' or 'plastic' refers to __________.

formation or development.

Plasty indicates __________.

surgical repair.

What does 'plegia' refer to?

paralysis.

Pnea signifies __________.

breathing.

What does 'poiesis' mean?

production.

Ptosis indicates __________.

drooping or prolapse.

What does 'rrhagia' signify?

excessive flow or discharge.

The term 'rrhaphy' refers to __________.

suturing.

What does 'rrhea' mean?

discharge; flow.

The suffix 'rrhexis' indicates __________.

rupture.

Sclerosis refers to __________.

hardening.

What does 'scope' denote?

an instrument used to view.

The process of viewing with a scope is called __________.

scopy.

Stasis refers to __________.

stopping or controlling.

What does 'stomy' indicate in medical terms?

the surgical creation of a new opening.

What does the suffix '-sis' signify?

condition.

The suffix '-tic' indicates __________.

pertaining to.

What does 'tion' refer to?

process of.

What does '-tomy' mean?

incision into.

Tripsy refers to __________.

intentional crushing.

Trophy indicates __________.

growth.

The suffix '-ula' means __________.

small little.