Suffix Meanings Quiz

What is the meaning of the suffix "-algia"?

• pain

• pleasant

• discharge

• contraction

What is the meaning of the suffix "-dynia"?

• pain

• delightful

• good

• relief

What is the meaning of the suffix "-genesis"?

• origin or production

• breaking down

• destroying

• binding

What is the meaning of the suffix "-lysis"?

• breaking down or dissolution

• producing

• incision

• process

What is the meaning of the suffix "-megaly"?

• enlargement

• reduce

• attraction

• rupture

What is the meaning of the suffix "-oid"?

• resembling

• blood condition

• discharge

• softening

What is the meaning of the suffix "-penia"?

• abnormal reduction

• pain

• production

• origin

What is the meaning of the suffix "-rrhea"?

• discharge

• pouching or hernia

• dilation

• pain

What is the meaning of the suffix "-spasm"?

• involuntary contraction

• destroying

• voluntary

• reduction

What is the meaning of the suffix "-cele"?

• pouching or hernia

• relief

• blood condition

• softening