-ac

Meaning: Pertaining to

Ex: Hypochondriac - Pertaining to the upper abdomen beneath the ribs. The hypochondriac regions are located near lymph nodes that assist in draining parts of the abdominal cavity.

-al

Meaning: Pertaining to

Ex: Inguinal—pertaining to the groin, where many lymph nodes are located.

-ary

Meaning: Pertaining to

Ex: Axillary—pertaining to the armpit

-apheresis

Meaning: Removal

Ex: Plasmapheresis—removal of plasma from the blood, often used to treat autoimmune disorders affecting the lymphatic system

-cide

Meaning: Killing

Ex: Bactericide - a substance that kills bacteria, sometimes used to prevent infections in lymphatic tissues.

-edema

Meaning: Swelling

Ex: Lymphedema—swelling that generally occurs in one of the arms or legs due to blockage in the lymphatic system.

-genesis

Meaning: Creation, formation

Ex: Lymphangiogenesis—the formation of new lymphatic vessels, a process that plays a vital role in tissue repair, immune responses, and conditions such as cancer by providing additional pathways for fluid and cell transport.

-ic

Meaning: Pertaining to

Ex: Cytotoxic—pertaining to the destruction of cells, often used in cancer treatments affecting lymphatic cells.

-logist

Meaning: Specialist in the study of

Ex: Oncologist—a doctor who specializesin the study and treatment of cancer, including cancers affecting the lymphatic system

-logy

Meaning: Study of

Ex: Immunology—the study of the immune system, including diseases that affect the lymphatic system, such as lymphoma, lymphedema, and autoimmune conditions.

-lytic

Meaning: Destruction

Ex: Hemolytic -Pertaining to the destruction of the red blood cells, which can affect immune and lymphatic function.

-opsy

Meaning: View of 

Ex: Biopsy—The removal of tissue for examination, often used to diagnose lymphatic cancers.

-plasm

Meaning: Formation, growth

Ex: Cytoplasm—the gel-like material within cells, including lymphatic cells, where cellular processes occur.

-poiesis

Meaning: Formation or production

Ex: Hematopoiesis—the formation of blood cells, which are essential to immune and lymphatic function.

-static

Meaning: Inhibiting

Ex: Bacteriostatic—an agent that inhibits bacterial growth, helping prevent infections in the lymphatic system.

-therapy

Meaning: Treatment

EX: Radiotherapy—treatment using radiation often used for cancers that affect the lymphatic system.

-ation

Meaning: Process, condition

Ex: Expectoration—the process of coughing up material from the lungs.

-centesis

Meaning: Surgical puncture to remove fluid

Ex: Thoracentesis—removal of fluid from the pleural space.

-dynia

Meaning: Pain

Ex: Pleurodynia—pain in the pleura (lining of the lungs).

-ectasis

Meaning: Dilation, expansion

Ex: Bronchiectasis—dilation of the bronchi.

-ema

Meaning: Condition

Ex: Empyema—a collection of pus within a cavity in the body, particularly the pleural space of the lungs.

-ia

Meaning: Condition

Ex: Hypoxia—a condition of low oxygen levels.

-ive

Meaning: Having the ability to, pertaining to

Ex: Antitussive—a medication used to suppress coughing.

-meter

Meaning: Measuring devise

Ex: Pulse oximeter—a device used to measure oxygen saturation levels in the blood.

-oma

Meaning: Tumor, mass

Ex: Granuloma - a mass of immune cells in the lungs.

-pnea

Meaning: Breathing

Ex: Orthopnea—difficulty breathing that improves when sitting or standing upright. It is often associated with heart failure or lung conditions where lying flat can cause shortness of breath.

-ptysis

Meaning: Spitting

Ex: Hemoptysis-spitting up blood from the respiratory tract.

-rrhea

Meaning: Discharge, flow

Ex: Rhinorrhea—discharge from the nose.

-scopy

Meaning: Visual examination

Ex: Bronchoscopy—visual examination of the bronchi.

-scope

Meaning: Instrument for viewing

Ex: Bronchoscope—an instrument used to view the bronchi.

-spasm

Meaning: Involuntary contraction

Ex: Bronchospasm - involuntary contraction of the bronchi, often seen in asthma.

-staxis

Meaning: Dripping, bleeding

EX: Epistaxis—the medical term for nosebleed.

-stomy

Meaning: Creation of an opening

Ex: Tracheostomy—the surgical creation of an opening in the trachea.

-tomy

Meaning: Cutting, incision

Ex: Laryngotomy—a surgical incision into the larynx (voice-box)