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common word parts
suffix
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| -al | pertaining to |
| -itis | inflammation of |
| -malacia | abnormal softening |
| -necrosis | death of tissue |
| -megaly | enlargement, large |
| -ology | the study of |
| -osis | process, condition, state |
| -ostomy | surgically create a mouth or opening |
| -otomy | surgical incision |
| -pathy | disease, abnormal condition |
| -plasty | surgical repair |
| -rrhage, -rrhagia | burst forth, excessive |
| -rraphy | suture, stitch |
| -rrhea | flow, discharge |
| -rrhexis | rupture |
| -sclerosis | abnormal hardening |