Suffixes (Ch.1)

  1. -itis
    inflammation
  2. -osis
    abnormal condition
  3. -emia
    blood condition
  4. -oma
    tumor
  5. -oscopy
    process of viewing
  6. -scope
    instrument to view
  7. -ectomy
    removal
  8. -ostomy
    artificial opening
  9. -otomy
    incision
  10. -centesis
    removal of fluids with a needle
  11. -plasty
    surgical repair
  12. -uria
    urinary condition
  13. -algia
    pain
  14. -cyte
    cell
  15. -megaly
    enlargement
  16. -phobia
    condition of fear
  17. -plegia
    paralysis
  18. -pnea
    breathing
  19. -rrhea
    discharge
  20. -therapy
    treatment
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Suffixes (Ch.1)
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