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Suffixes
The end of words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| -algia | pain |
| -cyte | cell |
| -ia | state, condition |
| -scopy | visually examine |
| -gram | record or picture |
| -plasty | surgical repair |
| -ostomy | surgically create an opening |
| -ectomy | surgically remove |
| -trophy | nourishment, development |
| -[asthy | disease |
| -osis | abnormal condition |
| -logy | study of |
| -itis | inflammation |
| -ism | state of |
| -ysis | destruction |