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suffixes
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| -ac, -al ,-ar ,-ary ,-iac ,-ial, -ic ,-ical ,-ior | pertaining to |
| -algia | pain |
| -cyte | cell |
| -ectomy | surgical removal;excission |
| -emia | blood condition |
| -gen | substance that produces |
| -ia | condition |
| -ine | a substance (noun) pertaining to (adjective) |
| -itis | inflammation |
| -logist | specialist (one who studies) |
| -logy | study of |