Medical Prefixes and Suffixes

Front

What is the suffix that means 'pain'?

Back

-dynia

Front

What is the suffix that means 'crushing'?

Back

-tripsy

Front

What is the prefix that means 'painful, difficult'?

Back

dys-

Front

What is the suffix that means 'to break, surgical fracture'?

Back

-clasis

Front

What is the suffix that means 'abnormal condition'?

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-iasis

Front

What does the prefix 'dys-' indicate in medical terminology?

Back

It indicates a painful or difficult condition.

Front

What is the meaning of the suffix '-tripsy' in medical terms?

Back

It refers to the crushing of a body part.

Front

What is the significance of the suffix '-clasis' in surgical procedures?

Back

It indicates a surgical fracture or breaking of a body part.

Front

How does the suffix '-iasis' relate to medical conditions?

Back

It denotes an abnormal condition, often used in the context of diseases.

Front

Can you give an example of a medical term that uses the suffix '-dynia'?

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Example: 'neuralgia' (nerve pain) uses '-dynia' to indicate pain.