Medical Terminology Flash Cards: Suffixes Starting with -r, -s, -t, -u, or -y
Although medical terms might seem like a foreign language at first glance, it helps to be able to break down those terms into separate word parts. Knowing common prefixes and suffixes might help one to be able to determine at least the general topic of the term. This set of 18 medical terminology flash cards features common suffixes beginning with the letter r, s, t, u, or y.
Medical Terminology Common Suffixes
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| Suffix | Meaning |
|---|---|
| -tic | Suffix meaning pertaining to |
| -rrhaphy | Suffix meaning suturing |
| -um | Suffix for singular nouns |
| -scopy | Suffix meaning the process of viewing with a scope |
| -us | Suffix that identifies singular nouns |
| -tion | Suffix meaning process of |
| -rrhexis | Suffix meaning rupture |
| -ula | Suffix meaning small, little |
| -stasis | Suffix meaning stopping or controlling |
| -y | Suffix meaning condition or process |
| -rrhagia | Suffix meaning excessive flow or discharge |
| -scope | Suffix meaning an instrument used to view |
| -uria | Suffix meaning a characteristic of the urine |
| -stomy | Suffix meaning the surgical creation of a new opening |
| -tripsy | Suffix meaning intentional crushing |
| -rrhea | Suffix meaning discharge or flow |
| -ule | Suffix meaning "small one" |
| -tomy | Suffix meaning incision into |
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