#1
Which suffix means 'surgical removal'?
-ectomy
ExplanationDenotes the process of surgical removal.
#2
What does the suffix '-itis' typically indicate in medical terminology?
Inflammation
ExplanationIndicates an inflammatory condition.
#3
Which suffix indicates 'surgical creation of an opening'?
-ostomy
ExplanationDenotes the surgical procedure of creating an opening.
#4
What does the suffix '-emesis' typically denote in medical terms?
Vomiting
ExplanationIndicates the condition of vomiting.
#5
Which suffix means 'inflammation'?
-itis
ExplanationDenotes the condition of inflammation.
#6
The suffix '-pepsia' refers to which condition?
Indigestion
ExplanationRelates to a condition of indigestion.
#7
Which suffix is used to denote 'visual examination'?
-scopy
ExplanationIndicates a process of visual examination.
#8
The suffix '-rrhea' indicates which condition?
Discharge
ExplanationDenotes a condition of discharge.
#9
Which suffix denotes 'surgical repair'?
-plasty
ExplanationIndicates the process of surgical repair.
#10
The suffix '-ase' in medical terminology often refers to which type of substance?
Enzyme
ExplanationRefers to a type of substance, specifically enzymes.
#11
The suffix '-pepsin' relates to which process in the digestive system?
Digestion
ExplanationAssociated with the process of digestion.
#12
The suffix '-phagia' relates to which activity in the digestive system?
Swallowing
ExplanationAssociated with the activity of swallowing.
#13
The suffix '-rrhaphy' relates to which surgical procedure?
Suture
ExplanationAssociated with the surgical procedure of suturing.
#14
The suffix '-stasis' in medical terms often refers to what?
Suppression or stoppage of flow
ExplanationDenotes the suppression or stoppage of flow.
#15
The suffix '-graphy' in medical terms often refers to what?
Recording, writing
ExplanationDenotes the process of recording or writing.