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Lesson 13-Prefix/Suf
Male and Female Reproductive Systems
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| -cele | hernia or swelling |
| -pause | stopping |
| Dys- | Painful |
| Endo- | Within |
| Hyper- | Increased, excessive |
| Hypo- | Decreased, deficient |
| Neo- | New |
| Nulli- | None |
| Peri- | Surrounding |
| Poly | Many |
| Post- | After |
| Primi- | First |
| -algia | Pain |
| -centesis | Surgical puncture to remove fluid |
| -dynia | Pain |
| -ectomy | Surgical removal |
| -genesis | Creation |
| -gravida | Pregnant |
| -itis | Inflammation |
| -ologist | Specialist |
| -otomy | Surgical incision |
| -pause | Stopping |
| -para | To give birth |
| -pexy | Surgical fixation |
| -rrhagia | Bleeding |
| -rrhea | Discharge |
| -rrhexis | To rupture |
| -scopy | Visual examination |