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Suffixes
That have more than one meaning
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| -ate | use, action, having the form of, possessing |
| -blast | immature cell, germ cell. embryonic cell |
| -ectasis | dilation, distention, stretching, expansion |
| -gen | formation, produce |
| -genesis | formation, produce |
| -genic | formation, produce |
| -gram | a weight, mark , record |
| -ive | nature of, quality of |
| -lymph | serum, clear fluid, pale fluid |
| -lysis | destruction, separation, breakdown, loosening, dissolution |
| -penia | lack of, deficiency, abnormal reduction |
| -plasm | a thing formed, plasma |
| -plegia | stroke, paralysis, palsy |
| -ptosis | prolapse, drooping, falling down, sagging |
| -rrhea | flow, discharge |
| -scopy | to view examine, visual examination |
| -spasm | tension, spasm, contraction |
| -staxis | dripping, trickling |
| -trophy | nourishment, development |
| -y | process, condition, pertaining to |