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NJiwani_Suffix
Med Term_Suffix Cards 1-25
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| -ac,-ic,-al,-ar,-ial,-ary,-ous,-tic,-eal | pertaining to, related to,located in |
| -agra | excessive pain |
| -algia | pain and suffering |
| -aphresis | removal |
| -asthenia | weakness |
| -ase | enzyme |
| -ate | use,subject to |
| -atresia | absence of normal body opening |
| -cele | protrusion,hernia |
| -centesis | surgical puncture to remove fluid |
| -cidal | killing |
| -clasia,clast | break |
| -cle,-cule,-ole,-ola,-ule,-ulum,-ulus | small |
| -coccus,-coccis | berry-shaped |
| -crit | to separate |
| -crine | separate,secrete |
| -cyte | cell |
| -desis | surgical fixation |
| -dynia | pain |
| -ectasis | dilation,expansion |
| -ectomy | surgical removal |
| -ectopic | displacement |
| -emesis | vomit |
| -emia | blood condition |
| -ent,-er,-ist,-or | person or agent |