Suffixes for Digestive System

Front

What does the suffix '-ac, -al, -ary, -eal, -ic' pertain to?

Back

pertaining to

Front

-ase

Back

enzyme

Front

What does the suffix '-ation' indicate?

Back

process; condition

Front

-chezia

Back

defecation; elimination of waste

Front

What does the suffix '-clysis' refer to?

Back

irrigation; washing

Front

-ectomy

Back

surgical removal; excision

Front

-emesis

Back

vomiting

Front

-gen

Back

substance that produces

Front

What does the suffix '-ia' indicate?

Back

condition

Front

-iasis

Back

abnormal condition