Suffix Quiz Ch 1

The suffix "-megaly " means

• Void Of

• smaller

• Enlargement

• abnormal condition

The suffix "-algia" means

• infection
• growth
• inflammation
• pain or painful condition

The suffix "-itis" means

• bone fracture
• bacteria growth
• inflammation

• muscle weakness

The suffix "-ectomy" means

• Surgical removal or excision

• Paralysis of a specified part of the body
• Addition of a specified part of the body
• Inflammation

The suffix "-logist" means

• a musical instrument player
• a person who studies -specialist

• a medical professional who treats skin conditions
• a type of weather phenomenon

The suffix "-emia" means

• Absence of oxygen in the blood
• Inflammation of the lungs
• Condition of the skin
• blood condition

The suffix "-oma"means

• Growth
• Inflammation
• Healing
• Tumor or mass

The suffix "-cyte" means

• cell
• system
• tissue
• organ

The suffix "-pathy" means

• a medical treatment
• a scientific study
• a physical examination
• disease

The suffix "-gen" means

• destroying
• creating
• eliminating
• substance that produces