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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, -ista, -or | Person or agent |