SUFFIXES

What does the suffix "-algia" indicate in medical terminology?

• enlargement

• pain

• cells

• condition

What is the meaning of the suffix "-ectomy"?

• study of

• surgical removal

• image

• related to

The suffix "-osis" is used to denote what?

• disease

• tumor; mass

• abnormal condition

• surgical incision

Which suffix is used to describe a process involving cutting?

• -cise

• -otomy

• -pathy

• -gen

What does the suffix "-ology" refer to?

• condition

• destruction

• study of

• enlargement

What does the suffix "-plasia" indicate in medical terminology?

• Surgical repair

• Hardening

• Growth; development

• Rupture

What is the meaning of the suffix "-rrhexis"?

• Viewing instrument

• Rupture

• Abnormal flow

• Discharge; flow

The suffix "-scopy" is used to denote which of the following?

• Development

• Viewing instrument

• Surgical repair

• Hardening

Which suffix is used to describe "hardening" in medical terms?

• -sclerosis
• -pathy

• -cyte

• -gen

What does "-rrhea" signify in medical terms?

• Growth; development

• Discharge; flow

• Rupture

• Surgical repair