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Suffixes
Medical Terminology Suffix Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| -ac, -al | -ac and -al mean of or pertaining to. For example, cardiac means of or pertaining to the heart, and abdominal means of or pertaining to the abdomen. |
| -algia | -algia means pain. For example, myalgia refers to muscle pain. |
| -cidal, -cide | -cidal and -cide mean killing. For example, fungicide is a substance that kills fungi. |
| -crine | -crine means to secrete, or to produce and release a substance. For example, endocrine refers to the body system that secretes substances into the bloodstream. |
| -cyte | -cyte means cell, which is the smallest building block of the body. For example, leukocytes are white blood cells. |
| -ectomy | -ectomy means removal of. For example, mastectomy refers to the surgical removal of breast tissue. |
| -emia | -emia means blood condition. For example, anemia is a decrease in the number of red blood cells. |
| -globin | -globin means containing protein. For example, hemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells that allows blood to carry oxygen. |
| -gnosis | -gnosis means knowledge. For example, diagnosis refers to the ability to characterize and identify a disease or disorder. |
| -gram | -gram means record or picture. For example, a cardiogram is a visual representation of a heart beat. |
| -graph | -graph means an instrument used to record data or a picture. For example, an electrocardiograph is a tool used to record heartbeats. |
| -ia and -iasis | -ia and -iasis mean condition. For example, bradycardia is a condition in which the heart beats slowly, and psoriasis is a skin condition. |
| -iatry | -iatry means a field in medicine. For example, psychiatry refers to a medical field that deals with psychological disorders. |
| -ic | -ic means pertaining to or characterized by. For example, a narcotic is a class of drugs characterized by its ability to relieve pain and produce stupor, or unconsciousness. |
| -ism | -ism means condition or process. For example, an embolism is a condition in which a mass, called an embolus, is blocking a blood vessel. |
| -itis | -itis means inflammation or infection. For example, tonsillitis is an inflammation of the tonsils. |
| -lepsis/-lepsy | -lepsis and -lepsy mean an attack or seizure. For example, epilepsy is a condition characterized by seizures. |
| -logist | -logist means specialist in the field. For example, an oncologist is a physician who specializes in studying cancer. |
| -logy | -logy means study or practice of a certain field. For example, oncology is the study of cancer. |
| -lysis | -lysis means destruction or separation. For example, paralysis refers to the inability to move or control certain body parts. |
| -meter | -meter means an instrument used to measure. For example, a thermometer measures temperature |
| -oma | -oma means tumor, collection, or mass. For example, a hematoma is a collection of blood outside the blood vessels. |
| -opsy | -opsy means to view. For example, a biopsy is a view of cells extracted from a person. |
| -osis | -osis means condition or disease. For example, neurosis refers to a mental disorder. |
| -pathy | -pathy means disease or disorder. For example, neuropathy is a disease that affects the nerves |
| -phobia | -phobia means a fear of. For example, agoraphobia is the fear of crowds and people. |
| -plasty | -plasty means surgical repair. For example, rhinoplasty is the surgical repair of the nose. |
| -rrhea | -rrhea means discharge or flow. For example, rhinorrhea is the excessive discharge of mucus from the nose. |
| -rrhage | -rrhage means bursting. For example, a hemorrhage is heavy bleeding due to the breaking or bursting of blood vessels. |
| -scope | -scope means an instrument used for viewing or measuring. For example, a stethoscope is used to listen to a person’s heartbeat. |
| -scopy | -scopy means the use of an instrument for viewing. For example, an endoscopy is the procedure of viewing the esophagus or stomach. |
| -sis | -sis means a state of, or condition. For example, pneumoconiosis is a lung disease caused by the inhalation of dust. |
| -(s)tomy | -(s)tomy means the creation of an opening. For example, a colostomy is an opening created from the colon (large intestine) to the outside of the body to permit the passage of stool. |
| -trophy | -trophy means nourishment or development. For example, hypertrophy is the enlargement of organs or tissues via an increase of size in their component cells. |
| -y | -y means condition or process of. For example, surgery is an invasive medical technique used to diagnose or treat disorders or conditions. |
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