Medical Terminology Suffix Flashcards

Flashcards defining forty-five medical suffixes and their meanings as presented in the lecture notes.

What is the meaning of the suffix -al?

pertaining to

What is the meaning of the suffix -algia?

pertaining to pain

What is the meaning of the suffix -asthenia?

weakness

What is the meaning of the suffix -blast?

immature cell

What is the meaning of the suffix -cele?

tumor/swelling

What is the meaning of the suffix -centesis?

puncture of organ/body cavity, often to remove fluid

What is the meaning of the suffix -cyte?

cell

What is the meaning of the suffix -ectomy?

surgical removal

What is the meaning of the suffix -emesis?

vomiting

What is the meaning of the suffix -emia?

pertaining to presence of a substance in blood

What is the meaning of the suffix -esthesia?

sensation/perception

What is the meaning of the suffix -genic?

causing

What is the meaning of the suffix -gram?

record

What is the meaning of the suffix -graph?

instrument used to create a record

What is the meaning of the suffix -ia?

condition of

What is the meaning of the suffix -ic?

pertaining to

What is the meaning of the suffix -itis?

inflammation

What is the meaning of the suffix -lysis?

decline/disintegration/destruction

What is the meaning of the suffix -megaly?

enlargement

What is the meaning of the suffix -meter?

measuring instrument

What is the meaning of the suffix -ology?

science/study of

What is the meaning of the suffix -oma?

tumor

What is the meaning of the suffix -osis?

disease process/condition

What is the meaning of the suffix -ostomy?

surgical creation of an opening

What is the meaning of the suffix -pathy?

disease/system for treating disease

What is the meaning of the suffix -phagia?

eating/swallowing

What is the meaning of the suffix -phasia?

speech

What is the meaning of the suffix -phobia?

irrational fear

What is the meaning of the suffix -plasty?

plastic surgery/repair

What is the meaning of the suffix -plegia?

paralysis

What is the meaning of the suffix -pnea?

breathing

What is the meaning of the suffix -ptosis?

drooping

What is the meaning of the suffix -rrhage?

abnormal/excessive flow or discharge

What is the meaning of the suffix -rrhagia?

abnormal/excessive flow or discharge

What is the meaning of the suffix -rrhaphy?

suture/repair

What is the meaning of the suffix -rrhea?

flow/discharge

What is the meaning of the suffix -scope?

instrument for examination

What is the meaning of the suffix -scopy?

examination with an instrument

What is the meaning of the suffix -sis?

process/action/condition

What is the meaning of the suffix -stasis?

slowing/stopping normal flow

What is the meaning of the suffix -taxis?

order/arrangement

What is the meaning of the suffix -trophic?

pertaining to nutrition

Which suffix refers to an 'immature cell'?

-blast

Which suffix means 'plastic surgery/repair'?

-plasty

Which suffix refers to 'paralysis'?

-plegia