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Suffixes
Anatomy Terms
| Suffix | Meaning |
|---|---|
| -algia | Pain |
| -cyte | Cell |
| -ectomy | Surgical removal of |
| -gram | The actual recorded record |
| -graphy | The process of recording |
| -ist | One who specializes |
| -itis | Inflammation of |
| -logist | One who studies |
| -logy | Study of |
| -sis | Disease or condition of |
| -otomy | Cutting into |
| -ostomy | Surgically forming an opening |
| -megaly | Enlargement of |
| -pathy | Disease |
| -phobia | Fear of |
| -plasty | Surgical repair |
| -penia | Decrease or lack of |
| -scope | Instrument to view or examine |