#1
Which suffix is commonly used to indicate inflammation in medical terminology?
-itis
ExplanationSuffix '-itis' indicates inflammation.
#2
What does the suffix '-ectomy' mean in medical terminology?
Removal of
ExplanationSuffix '-ectomy' means removal of.
#3
Which suffix is commonly used to describe a surgical procedure that creates an opening?
-tomy
ExplanationSuffix '-tomy' describes a surgical procedure creating an opening.
#4
In medical terminology, what does the suffix '-emia' indicate?
Presence of a substance in the blood
ExplanationSuffix '-emia' indicates the presence of a substance in the blood.
#5
Which suffix is commonly used to indicate a surgical puncture to remove fluid?
-centesis
ExplanationSuffix '-centesis' indicates a surgical puncture to remove fluid.
#6
In medical terminology, what does the suffix '-centesis' indicate?
Surgical puncture to remove fluid
ExplanationSuffix '-centesis' indicates surgical puncture to remove fluid.
#7
Which suffix denotes a condition of abnormal softening in medical terms?
-malacia
ExplanationSuffix '-malacia' indicates abnormal softening.
#8
In medical terminology, what does the suffix '-rrhage' indicate?
Bursting forth, profuse flow
ExplanationSuffix '-rrhage' indicates bursting forth, profuse flow.
#9
What does the suffix '-pathy' mean in medical terminology?
Disease or abnormal condition
ExplanationSuffix '-pathy' means disease or abnormal condition.
#10
Which suffix denotes the surgical removal or excision of a specified body part?
-ectomy
ExplanationSuffix '-ectomy' denotes surgical removal or excision.
#11
Which suffix means a surgical fracture or breaking down of a body part?
-clasis
ExplanationSuffix '-clasis' means surgical fracture or breaking down.
#12
What does the suffix '-graphy' mean in medical terminology?
Process of recording
ExplanationSuffix '-graphy' means the process of recording.
#13
Which suffix means abnormal enlargement in medical terminology?
-megaly
ExplanationSuffix '-megaly' denotes abnormal enlargement.
#14
In medical terminology, what does the suffix '-phobia' indicate?
Abnormal fear or aversion
ExplanationSuffix '-phobia' indicates abnormal fear or aversion.
#15
Which suffix means the surgical repair or reconstruction of a body part?
-plasty
ExplanationSuffix '-plasty' means surgical repair or reconstruction.
#16
In medical terminology, what does the suffix '-lysis' indicate?
Destruction or breakdown
ExplanationSuffix '-lysis' indicates destruction or breakdown.
#17
Which suffix indicates the surgical fixation or fusion of a body part?
-desis
ExplanationSuffix '-desis' indicates surgical fixation or fusion.
#18
What does the suffix '-desis' mean in medical terminology?
Surgical fixation or fusion
ExplanationSuffix '-desis' means surgical fixation or fusion.