Medical Terminology: Common Suffixes

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What does the suffix -ectomy mean?

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Surgical removal of

Front

Which suffix refers to a written record, often of an image, such as an electrocardiogram?

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-gram

Front

In hematology, -emia appears frequently. What does -emia mean?

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Blood condition

Front

Which suffix best completes: gastro____ for vomiting related to the stomach?

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-emesis

Front

Choose the suffix that means knowledge, as in diagnosis or prognosis ending.

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-gnosis

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Which suffix indicates a condition, as used in anemia or neuralgia variations?

Back

-ia

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Which pair correctly links study and specialist? Options: -ia and -ine, -gram and -graphy, -gnosis and -gen, -logy and -logist

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-logy and -logist

Front

Which abbreviation means before surgery?

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pre-op

Front

What does the abbreviation NPO mean on a chart?

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Nothing by mouth

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Which suffix indicates inflammation, as in dermatitis or arthritis?

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-itis