suffixes

What does the suffix '-ac' signify?

Pertaining to

What does the suffix '-ation' mean?

Being; having; process

What is the meaning of the suffix '-ion'?

Action; condition

What does the suffix '-ia' refer to?

Condition; state

What is indicated by the suffix '-ism'?

Disease; condition; process

What does the suffix '-itis' signify?

Inflammation

What does the suffix '-megaly' mean?

Enlargement

What is signified by the suffix '-oma'?

Mass; tumor

What does the suffix '-osis' indicate?

Abnormal condition

What does the suffix '-pathy' refer to?

Disease

What does the suffix '-ectomy' mean?

Surgical removal

What does the suffix '-gram' signify?

Record; picture

What is the meaning of the suffix '-graphy'?

Process of recording

What does the suffix '-metry' refer to?

Process of measuring

What does the suffix '-scope' indicate?

Instrument used to examine

What does the suffix '-scopy' mean?

Process of examining

What does the suffix '-tomy' refer to?

Incision

What is indicated by the suffix '-iatry'?

Medical treatment

What does the suffix '-ics' signify?

Knowledge; practice

What does the suffix '-ist' mean?

Specialist

What does '-logy' refer to?

Study of