Section 1.2 suffixes

What is a suffix in medical terminology?

A group of letters positioned at the end of a medical term that attaches to the root or combining form.

What does the suffix -tic mean?

Pertaining to.

What does the suffix -tics mean?

Knowledge of.

What does the suffix -ist mean?

A specialist.

What does the suffix -logy mean?

Study of.

What does the suffix -pathy mean?

Disease.

How do you determine if a combining vowel is needed when adding a suffix?

If the suffix begins with a consonant, add a combining vowel; if it starts with a vowel, no combining vowel is needed.

What is the term for the study of the heart?

Cardiology.

Who is a specialist in cardiology?

Cardiologist.

What is the term for a disease of the heart?

Cardiopathy.

What is the term for the study of skin?

Dermatology.

Who is a specialist in dermatology?

Dermatologist.

What is dermatitis?

A disease of the skin.