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Med Suffix P-Y
Medical Terminology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| -pathy | means disease or disorder. For example, _____ is a disease that affects the nerves |
| -phobia | means a fear of. For example, _____ is the fear of crowds and people |
| -plasty | means surgical repair. For example, _____ is the surgical repair of the nose |
| -rrhea | means discharge or flow. For example, _____ is the excessive discharge of mucus from the nose |
| -rrhage | means bursting. For example, a _____ is heavy bleeding due to the breaking or bursting of blood vessels |
| -scope | means an instrument used for viewing or measuring. For example, a _____ is used to listen to a person’s heartbeat |
| -scopy | means the use of an instrument for viewing. For example, an _____ is the procedure of viewing the esophagus or stomach |
| -sis | means a state of, or condition. For example, _____ is a lung disease caused by the inhalation of dust |
| -(s)tomy | means the creation of an opening. For example, a _____ is an opening created from the colon (large intestine) to the outside of the body to permit the passage of stool. |
| -trophy | means nourishment or development. For example, _____ is the enlargement of organs or tissues via an increase of size in their component cells. |
| -y | means condition or process of. For example, _____ is an invasive medical technique used to diagnose or treat disorders or conditions |
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