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Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Free Medical Terminology Practice Test: Suffixes Related to Pathology

This practice test highlights eight suffixes related to pathology. Select the best suffix for each definition.

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Suffixes Related to Pathology

Free Medical Terminology Flash Cards on Student Survive 2 Thrive

Suffix that means abnormal hardening

-sclerosis definition

Suffix that means pain

-dynia definition

Suffix that means abnormal softening

-malacia definition

Suffix that means tissue death

-necrosis definition

Suffix that means inflammation

-itis definition

Suffix that means abnormal narrowing

-stenosis definition

Suffix that means pain and suffering

-algia definition

Suffix that means enlargement

-megaly definition

Med Term Study Guide

The phrase "pertaining to" lays claim to at least fourteen suffixes that might be used to denote that definition. The choice of suffix often depends on the root word being used in the term. For example, one would say "medical" rather than "meditic." Some suffixes and medical terms may be spelled the same but can have different meanings, so it is very important to take terms in context to fully understand each term's meaning.

These short and simple flash cards may help you memorize suffixes that mean "pertaining to."

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