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MedTerm_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 |