Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

Module 3

Noun suffixes

TermDefinition
algia means pain as in arthralgia meaning joint pain
cele hernia as in cystocele which is a hernia of the urinary bladder
centesis is a surgical puncture to remove fluid for analysis as in thoracentesis which is a surgical puncture of the thorac or chest region
dynia means pain as in mastodynia which is pain in the breast
ectomy means excision, removal or resection as in mastectomy which is the removal of a breast
genesis means condition of producing, or forming, as in carcinogenesis which is the production or origin of cancer
gram means record as in myelogram which is a record of the spinal cord
graphy means process of recording as in radiography which is a process of recording utilizing radiation
itis means inflammation as in arthritis which is inflammation of the joints
logy is the study of as in ophthalmology which is the study of the eye
malacia is softening as in osteomalacia known as softening of the bones
megaly is enlargement, as in acromegaly which is enlargement of the extremities
oma means tumor, mass or collection as in myoma which is tumor of the muscle
opsy is to view as in necropsy which is to view a dead body for examination
osis means condition which is usually abnormal as in hydronephrosis which is an abnormal condition of water on the kidney
pathy is a disease condition cardiomyopathy which is a disease condition of the heart muscle
penia means deficiency as in leukopenia which is a deficiency of white blood cells
sclerosi means hardening as in arteriosclerosis which is hardening of the arteries
scopy is the process of visual examination as in laparoscopy which is a visual examination of the abdomen
stomy is an opening to form a mouth or stoma as in colostomy which is an external opening created surgically of the colon or large intestine
Created by: savannahste
Popular Radiology sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards