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Med Term_Suffix 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 find. |
| -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. |