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Cardiovascular &Nervous system Suffixes
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07/15/2025

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Term
-crasia
Definition
a mixture or blending
Term
-emia
Definition
blood condition
Term
-ectomy
Definition
surgical removal
Term
-graphy
Definition
process of recording
Term
-itis
Definition
inflammation
Term
-lysis
Definition
destruction, breakdown
Term
-megaly
Definition
enlargement
Term
-osis
Definition
abnormal condition
Term
-penia
Definition
deficiency
Term
-plasty
Definition
surgical repair
Term
-rrhage
Definition
bursting forth, excessive flow
Term
-stasis
Definition
stopping, controlling
Term
-cytosis
Definition
condition of cells
Term
-algia
Definition
pain
Term
-cele
Definition
hernia, swelling
Term
-cyte
Definition
cell
Term
-ectomy
Definition
surgical removal
Term
-genic
Definition
producing, originating, or causing
Term
-gram
Definition
record or image
Term
-graph
Definition
instrument used for recording
Term
-graphy
Definition
process of recording
Term
-iatrist
Definition
specialist in treatment
Term
-iatry
Definition
field of medicine, treatment
Term
-itis
Definition
inflammation
Term
-lepsy
Definition
seizure
Term
-logist
Definition
specialist in a field of study
Term
-malacia
Definition
abnormal softening
Term
-mania
Definition
madness or excessive preoccupation
Term
-oid
Definition
resembling or like
Term
-oma
Definition
tumor, swelling
Term
-pathy
Definition
disease
Term
-phobia
Definition
fear
Term
-rrhaphy
Definition
suturing or sticking
Term
-tomy
Definition
cutting or surgical incision
Term
-tropic
Definition
having an affinity for, influencing
Term
brady-
Definition
slow
Term
endo-
Definition
inside, within
Term
epi-
Definition
upon, over,on top
Term
hyper-
Definition
excessive, above normal
Term
hypo-
Definition
under or below
Term
peri-
Definition
around
Term
tacky-
Definition
fast
Term
a-
Definition
without
Term
an-
Definition
without,not
Term
dys-
Definition
difficult, painful,abnormal
Term
hemi-
Definition
half
Term
hyper-
Definition
excessive, above normal
Term
in-
Definition
not, inward
Term
inter-
Definition
between
Term
intra-
Definition
within, inside
Term
pan-
Definition
all, entire
Term
para-
Definition
beside, abnormal
Term
poly-
Definition
many
Term
post-
Definition
after
Term
pre-
Definition
before
Term
sub-
Definition
under, below
Term
-crasia
Definition
a mixture or blending
Term
-emia
Definition
blood condition
Term
-ectomy
Definition
surgical removal
Term
-graphy
Definition
process of recording
Term
-itis
Definition
inflammation
Term
-lysis
Definition
destruction, breakdown
Term
-megaly
Definition
enlargement
Term
-osis
Definition
abnormal condition
Term
-penia
Definition
deficiency
Term
-plasty
Definition
surgical repair
Term
-rrhage
Definition
bursting forth, excessive flow
Term
-stasis
Definition
stopping, controlling
Term
-cytosis
Definition
condition of cells
Term
-algia
Definition
pain
Term
-cele
Definition
hernia, swelling
Term
-cyte
Definition
cell
Term
-ectomy
Definition
surgical removal
Term
-genic
Definition
producing, originating, or causing
Term
-gram
Definition
record or image
Term
-graph
Definition
instrument used for recording
Term
-graphy
Definition
process of recording
Term
-iatrist
Definition
specialist in treatment
Term
-iatry
Definition
field of medicine, treatment
Term
-itis
Definition
inflammation
Term
-lepsy
Definition
seizure
Term
-logist
Definition
specialist in a field of study
Term
-malacia
Definition
abnormal softening
Term
-mania
Definition
madness or excessive preoccupation
Term
-oid
Definition
resembling or like
Term
-oma
Definition
tumor, swelling
Term
-pathy
Definition
disease
Term
-phobia
Definition
fear
Term
-rrhaphy
Definition
suturing or sticking
Term
-tomy
Definition
cutting or surgical incision
Term
-tropic
Definition
having an affinity for, influencing
Term
-crasia
Definition
a mixture or blending
Term
-emia
Definition
blood condition
Term
-ectomy
Definition
surgical removal
Term
-graphy
Definition
process of recording
Term
-itis
Definition
inflammation
Term
-lysis
Definition
destruction, breakdown
Term
-megaly
Definition
enlargement
Term
-osis
Definition
abnormal condition
Term
-penia
Definition
deficiency
Term
-plasty
Definition
surgical repair
Term
-rrhage
Definition
bursting forth, excessive flow
Term
-stasis
Definition
stopping, controlling
Term
-cytosis
Definition
condition of cells
Term
-algia
Definition
pain
Term
-cele
Definition
hernia, swelling
Term
-cyte
Definition
cell
Term
-ectomy
Definition
surgical removal
Term
-genic
Definition
producing, originating, or causing
Term
-gram
Definition
record or image
Term
-graph
Definition
instrument used for recording
Term
-graphy
Definition
process of recording
Term
-iatrist
Definition
specialist in treatment
Term
-iatry
Definition
field of medicine, treatment
Term
-itis
Definition
inflammation
Term
-lepsy
Definition
seizure
Term
-logist
Definition
specialist in a field of study
Term
-malacia
Definition
abnormal softening
Term
-mania
Definition
madness or excessive preoccupation
Term
-oid
Definition
resembling or like
Term
-oma
Definition
tumor, swelling
Term
-pathy
Definition
disease
Term
-phobia
Definition
fear
Term
-rrhaphy
Definition
suturing or sticking
Term
-tomy
Definition
cutting or surgical incision
Term
-tropic
Definition
having an affinity for, influencing
Term
eu-
Definition
good, normal
Term
hyper-
Definition
above, excessive
Term
hypo-
Definition
below, under, deficent
Term
oxy-
Definition
rapid, sharp, acid
Term
pan-
Definition
all, total
Term
para-
Definition
around, beside, beyond, abnormal
Term
poly-
Definition
many or much
Term
syn-
Definition
joined, together
Term
tetr-
Definition
four
Term
tri-
Definition
three
Term
a-
Definition
absence of, without
Term
an-
Definition
absence of, without
Term
dys-
Definition
painful, difficult
Term
endo-
Definition
within
Term
epi-
Definition
above
Term
hyper-
Definition
above, excessive
Term
hypo-
Definition
below
Term
oligo-
Definition
small amount
Term
par-
Definition
near
Term
peri-
Definition
surrounding
Term
trans-
Definition
through, across, beyond
Term
eu-
Definition
good, normal
Term
hyper-
Definition
above, excessive
Term
hypo-
Definition
below, under, deficent
Term
oxy-
Definition
rapid, sharp, acid
Term
pan-
Definition
all, total
Term
para-
Definition
around, beside, beyond, abnormal
Term
poly-
Definition
many or much
Term
syn-
Definition
joined, together
Term
tetr-
Definition
four
Term
tri-
Definition
three
Term
a-
Definition
absence of, without
Term
an-
Definition
absence of, without
Term
dys-
Definition
painful, difficult
Term
endo-
Definition
within
Term
epi-
Definition
above
Term
hyper-
Definition
above, excessive
Term
hypo-
Definition
below
Term
oligo-
Definition
small amount
Term
par-
Definition
near
Term
peri-
Definition
surrounding
Term
trans-
Definition
through, across, beyond
Term
-al
Definition
Pertaining to the femur, the largest bone in the body, located in the thigh.
Term
-algia
Definition
Pain in a muscle, often caused by overuse, injury, or systemic conditions like fibromyalgia.
Term
-ar
Definition
Pertaining to the kneecap (patella), a small bone that protects the knee joint and assists in movement.
Term
-asthenia
Definition
Muscle weakness, commonly associated with conditions like myasthenia gravis, an autoimmune disorder affecting neuromuscular function.
Term
-centesis
Definition
Surgical puncture of a joint to remove fluid for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes, often used to relieve swelling or analyze joint conditions.
Term
-clasia
Definition
Surgical breaking of bone tissue to correct deformities or aid in the healing process in severe cases.
Term
-clast
Definition
A specialized bone cell that breaks down bone tissue during bone remodeling and repair.
Term
-desis
Definition
Surgical fusion of a joint to provide stability and reduce pain, often used for severe arthritis.
Term
-ectomy
Definition
Surgical removal of part of a tendon, often performed to treat chronic tendon inflammation or injury.
Term
-gram
Definition
A record of muscle contraction activity, often used to diagnose neuromuscular disorders.
Term
-graphy
Definition
Imaging of a joint using contrast dye to assess joint structures such as cartilage, ligaments, and bones.
Term
-ic
Definition
Pertaining to the thorax (chest), which houses the lungs, heart, and other vital structures.
Term
-itis
Definition
Inflammation of muscle tissue, which can be caused by infections, autoimmune disorders, or trauma.
Term
-lysis
Definition
Destruction or dissolution of bone tissue, often seen in conditions like bone metastasis or infection.
Term
-malacia
Definition
Softening of cartilage, particularly in the knee, leading to pain and difficulty with movement.
Term
-oid
Definition
Resembling bone marrow, often used to describe cells or tissues related to hematopoiesis.
Term
-oma
Definition
A benign tumor of muscle tissue, typically found in the heart or skeletal muscles.
Term
-osis
Definition
Abnormal curvature of the spine, which can cause back pain, reduced mobility, and postural issues.
Term
-penia
Definition
Loss of muscle mass and strength, often associated with aging, inactivity, or poor nutrition.
Term
-physis
Definition
The growth end of a long bone, critical during childhood and adolescence for bone elongation.
Term
-plasty
Definition
Surgical repair or reconstruction of damaged or weakened muscle tissue.
Term
-rrhaphy
Definition
Suturing of a torn or severed tendon to restore function and stability.
Term
-sarcoma
Definition
A malignant bone tumor commonly affecting children and young adults, requiring surgical and medical treatment.
Term
-scopy
Definition
Visual examination of a joint using a specialized instrument to diagnose and treat joint conditions.
Term
-tomy
Definition
Surgical incision into a muscle, often performed to relieve tightness or treat muscle disorders.
Term
-trophy
Definition
Excessive development of tissue or an organ, commonly referring to increased muscle size due to exercise or compensatory growth.
Term
-al
Definition
Pertaining to the femur, the largest bone in the body, located in the thigh.
Term
-algia
Definition
Pain in a muscle, often caused by overuse, injury, or systemic conditions like fibromyalgia.
Term
-ar
Definition
Pertaining to the kneecap (patella), a small bone that protects the knee joint and assists in movement.
Term
-asthenia
Definition
Muscle weakness, commonly associated with conditions like myasthenia gravis, an autoimmune disorder affecting neuromuscular function.
Term
-centesis
Definition
Surgical puncture of a joint to remove fluid for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes, often used to relieve swelling or analyze joint conditions.
Term
-clasia
Definition
Surgical breaking of bone tissue to correct deformities or aid in the healing process in severe cases.
Term
-clast
Definition
A specialized bone cell that breaks down bone tissue during bone remodeling and repair.
Term
-desis
Definition
Surgical fusion of a joint to provide stability and reduce pain, often used for severe arthritis.
Term
-ectomy
Definition
Surgical removal of part of a tendon, often performed to treat chronic tendon inflammation or injury.
Term
-gram
Definition
A record of muscle contraction activity, often used to diagnose neuromuscular disorders.
Term
-graphy
Definition
Imaging of a joint using contrast dye to assess joint structures such as cartilage, ligaments, and bones.
Term
-ic
Definition
Pertaining to the thorax (chest), which houses the lungs, heart, and other vital structures.
Term
-itis
Definition
Inflammation of muscle tissue, which can be caused by infections, autoimmune disorders, or trauma.
Term
-lysis
Definition
Destruction or dissolution of bone tissue, often seen in conditions like bone metastasis or infection.
Term
-malacia
Definition
Softening of cartilage, particularly in the knee, leading to pain and difficulty with movement.
Term
-oid
Definition
Resembling bone marrow, often used to describe cells or tissues related to hematopoiesis.
Term
-oma
Definition
A benign tumor of muscle tissue, typically found in the heart or skeletal muscles.
Term
-osis
Definition
Abnormal curvature of the spine, which can cause back pain, reduced mobility, and postural issues.
Term
-penia
Definition
Loss of muscle mass and strength, often associated with aging, inactivity, or poor nutrition.
Term
-physis
Definition
The growth end of a long bone, critical during childhood and adolescence for bone elongation.
Term
-plasty
Definition
Surgical repair or reconstruction of damaged or weakened muscle tissue.
Term
-rrhaphy
Definition
Suturing of a torn or severed tendon to restore function and stability.
Term
-sarcoma
Definition
A malignant bone tumor commonly affecting children and young adults, requiring surgical and medical treatment.
Term
-scopy
Definition
Visual examination of a joint using a specialized instrument to diagnose and treat joint conditions.
Term
-tomy
Definition
Surgical incision into a muscle, often performed to relieve tightness or treat muscle disorders.
Term
-trophy
Definition
Excessive development of tissue or an organ, commonly referring to increased muscle size due to exercise or compensatory growth.
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