Medical Terminology Suffixes

Front

-al, -eal, -ial, -tic

Back

Pertaining to

Front

-ase

Back

Enzyme

Front

-ate

Back

Substance that promotes

Front

-ation

Back

Process, condition

Front

-cele

Back

Hernia, tumor, swelling

Front

-centesis

Back

Surgical puncture to remove fluid

Front

-cyte

Back

Cell

Front

-derma

Back

Skin condition

Front

-ectasis

Back

Dilation, expansion

Front

-emia

Back

Blood condition