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Slovell_Suffix
Med_term_Suffix 1-25
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| -ac, -ic, -al, -ial, -ary, -ous, -tic, -eal | Pertaining to, related to, located in |
| -aga | Excessive pain |
| -aphresis | Removal |
| -asthenia | Weakness |
| -ase | Enzyme |
| -ate | Use, subject to |
| -atresia | Absence of normal body opening |
| -cele | Protrusion, hernia |
| -cidal | killing |
| -clasia, -clast | Berrry-shaped |
| -cle, -cule, -ole, -ola, -ule, -ulum, -ulus | small |
| -coccus, -coccis | to separate |
| -crine | Separate, secrete |
| -cyte | cell |
| -desis | surgical fixation |
| -dynia | pain |
| -ectasis | Dilation, expansion |
| -ectomy | surgical removal |
| -ectopic | displacement |
| -emesis | vomit |
| -emia | Blood conditon |
| -ent, -er, -ist, -or | Person or agent |