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Chapter 3 Suffixes Copyright © 2012, 2009, 2005, 2003, 1999, 1991 by Saunders, an

Chapter 3 Suffixes Copyright © 2012, 2009, 2005, 2003, 1999, 1991 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. 1

Learning Objectives Identify and define useful diagnostic and procedural suffixes. Analyze, spell, and pronounce

Learning Objectives Identify and define useful diagnostic and procedural suffixes. Analyze, spell, and pronounce medical terms that contain diagnostic and procedural suffixes. Copyright © 2012, 2009, 2005, 2003, 1999, 1991 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. 2

Suffixes are divided into two groups: 1. 2. Diagnostic suffixes describe disease conditions or

Suffixes are divided into two groups: 1. 2. Diagnostic suffixes describe disease conditions or their symptoms Procedural suffixes describe procedures used in patient care Copyright © 2012, 2009, 2005, 2003, 1999, 1991 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. 3

Diagnostic Suffixes -algia -emia -ia pain blood condition Copyright © 2012, 2009, 2005, 2003,

Diagnostic Suffixes -algia -emia -ia pain blood condition Copyright © 2012, 2009, 2005, 2003, 1999, 1991 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. 4

Diagnostic Suffixes (cont. ) -itis -megaly -oma inflammation enlargement tumor, mass Copyright © 2012,

Diagnostic Suffixes (cont. ) -itis -megaly -oma inflammation enlargement tumor, mass Copyright © 2012, 2009, 2005, 2003, 1999, 1991 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. 5

Diagnostic Suffixes (cont. ) -osis -pathy condition, abnormal condition disease condition Copyright © 2012,

Diagnostic Suffixes (cont. ) -osis -pathy condition, abnormal condition disease condition Copyright © 2012, 2009, 2005, 2003, 1999, 1991 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. 6

Diagnostic Suffixes (cont. ) -rrhea -rrhage -rrhagia flow, discharge excessive discharge of blood Copyright

Diagnostic Suffixes (cont. ) -rrhea -rrhage -rrhagia flow, discharge excessive discharge of blood Copyright © 2012, 2009, 2005, 2003, 1999, 1991 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. 7

Diagnostic Suffixes (cont. ) -sclerosis hardening -uria condition of urine Copyright © 2012, 2009,

Diagnostic Suffixes (cont. ) -sclerosis hardening -uria condition of urine Copyright © 2012, 2009, 2005, 2003, 1999, 1991 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. 8

Diagnostic Suffixes – Adjective Suffixes Each of these means “pertaining to” -al or -eal

Diagnostic Suffixes – Adjective Suffixes Each of these means “pertaining to” -al or -eal -ary -ic Copyright © 2012, 2009, 2005, 2003, 1999, 1991 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. 9

Procedural Suffixes -centesis -ectomy surgical puncture to remove fluid removal, resection, excision Copyright ©

Procedural Suffixes -centesis -ectomy surgical puncture to remove fluid removal, resection, excision Copyright © 2012, 2009, 2005, 2003, 1999, 1991 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. 10

Procedural Suffixes (cont. ) -gram -graphy record process of recording Copyright © 2012, 2009,

Procedural Suffixes (cont. ) -gram -graphy record process of recording Copyright © 2012, 2009, 2005, 2003, 1999, 1991 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. 11

Procedural Suffixes (cont. ) -lysis -plasty separation, breakdown, destruction surgical repair or surgical correction

Procedural Suffixes (cont. ) -lysis -plasty separation, breakdown, destruction surgical repair or surgical correction Copyright © 2012, 2009, 2005, 2003, 1999, 1991 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. 12

Procedural Suffixes (cont. ) -scopy -stomy process of visual examination opening Copyright © 2012,

Procedural Suffixes (cont. ) -scopy -stomy process of visual examination opening Copyright © 2012, 2009, 2005, 2003, 1999, 1991 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. 13

Procedural Suffixes (cont. ) -therapy -tomy treatment incision, to cut into Copyright © 2012,

Procedural Suffixes (cont. ) -therapy -tomy treatment incision, to cut into Copyright © 2012, 2009, 2005, 2003, 1999, 1991 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. 14

Medical Scramble 1. Suffix meaning enlargement -G A Y M L E 2. Suffix

Medical Scramble 1. Suffix meaning enlargement -G A Y M L E 2. Suffix meaning separation, breakdown -S Y S I L 3. Holding back blood from an area of the body HASEIMIC Copyright © 2012, 2009, 2005, 2003, 1999, 1991 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. 15

Medical Scramble (cont. ) 4. Ear pain TAILOGA 5. Benign tumor of muscle YMOAM

Medical Scramble (cont. ) 4. Ear pain TAILOGA 5. Benign tumor of muscle YMOAM 6. Sharp, sudden, severe TUECA Copyright © 2012, 2009, 2005, 2003, 1999, 1991 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. 16

Medical Scramble (cont. ) Bonus Term: Tumor of bone marrow (Hint: It affects MULTIPLE

Medical Scramble (cont. ) Bonus Term: Tumor of bone marrow (Hint: It affects MULTIPLE areas of bone marrow tissue. ) YLMOAME Copyright © 2012, 2009, 2005, 2003, 1999, 1991 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. 17

SUFFIXES WHAT ARE SUFFIXES Suffixes are word partsSUFFIXES WHAT ARE SUFFIXES Suffixes are word parts
SUFFIXES AND FALSE FRIENDS SUFFIXES Therere three kindSUFFIXES AND FALSE FRIENDS SUFFIXES Therere three kind
Noun suffixes Suffixes denoting a persons activity orNoun suffixes Suffixes denoting a persons activity or
Suffixes Suffixes Word added to the end ofSuffixes Suffixes Word added to the end of
Medical Terminology Suffixes Suffixes This is a wordMedical Terminology Suffixes Suffixes This is a word
PREFIXES AND SUFFIXES What are Prefixes and SuffixesPREFIXES AND SUFFIXES What are Prefixes and Suffixes
SUFFIXES AND FALSE FRIENDS SUFFIXES Therere three kindSUFFIXES AND FALSE FRIENDS SUFFIXES Therere three kind
WORDFORMATION Adjective suffixes The following suffixes can beWORDFORMATION Adjective suffixes The following suffixes can be
Prefixes Roots Suffixes Prefixes Roots Suffixes http playerPrefixes Roots Suffixes Prefixes Roots Suffixes http player
WORDFORMATION Adjective suffixes The following suffixes can beWORDFORMATION Adjective suffixes The following suffixes can be
Latin and Greek Prefixes Suffixes Roots Prefixes SuffixesLatin and Greek Prefixes Suffixes Roots Prefixes Suffixes
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SPELLING RULES for Suffixes Copyright 2012 Kelly MottSPELLING RULES for Suffixes Copyright 2012 Kelly Mott
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