MT Suffix #3 2024

What does the suffix "-pathy" refer to?

• Surgical repair

• Disease condition

• Paralysis

• Discharge

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

• Drooping

• Deficiency decrease

• Rupture

• Suturing

The suffix "-pexy" is used to describe what medical procedure?

• Surgical fixation

• Eating swallowing

• Abnormal hardening

• Visual examination

What does the suffix "-phagia" mean?

• Paralysis

• Eating swallowing

• Discharge

• Rupture

Which suffix indicates "surgical repair"?

• -plasty

• -plegia

• -ptosis

• -rrhea

What does the suffix "-plegia" refer to?

• Drooping

• Paralysis

• Suturing

• Abnormal flow

The suffix "-ptosis" is associated with which condition?

• Rupture

• Drooping

• Discharge

• Suturing

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

• To suture or stitch

• Abnormal or excessive flow

• Discharge

• Rupture

Which suffix means "abnormal or excessive flow"?

• -rrhaphy

• -rrhage

• -rrhea

• -rrhexis

What does the suffix "-rrhea" indicate?

• Rupture

• Discharge

• Suturing

• Paralysis