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Med.Term Ch14 Suffix
Chabner, Language of Medicine 11th edition-Chapter 14 Suffixes
| Suffix | Meaning |
|---|---|
| cytosis | condition of cells; slight increase in numbers |
| -edema | swelling |
| -globulin | protein |
| -megaly | enlargement |
| -oid | resembling |
| -pathy | disease; emotion |
| -penia | deficiency |
| -phylaxis | protection |
| -poiesis | formation |
| -stitial | to set; pertaining to standing or positioned |
| -suppression | to stop |