Our medical suffixes flashcards are a helpful tool for learning common suffixes used in medical terminology. Each flashcard features an English word on one side and its definition on the other side, making it easy to test your knowledge and improve your understanding. With audio pronunciation included, these flashcards are perfect for students studying medical terms.
Medical suffixes are word parts added to the end of a medical term to modify its meaning. These suffixes can help medical professionals understand the specific type of condition, procedure, or treatment being referenced. By learning common medical suffixes, you can better understand medical terminology and communicate more effectively with healthcare providers.
Flashcards: Medical Suffixes
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quick facts
- Medical suffixes are added to the end of a medical term to modify its meaning.
- Some common medical suffixes include “-ectomy” meaning surgical removal, “-itis” meaning inflammation, and “-ology” meaning study of.
- Understanding medical suffixes can help people better understand medical terminology and diagnoses.
- Medical suffixes can help healthcare professionals communicate more efficiently and accurately.
- Learning medical suffixes can be a fun way to expand your knowledge of the human body and medical field.
card list
| Front | Back |
|---|---|
| -algia | Pain or ache. |
| -ectomy | Surgical removal. |
| -itis | Inflammation of a body part. |
| -logy | The suffix -logy refers to the study or science of something. |
| -oma | A suffix that is used to describe a tumor or mass in the body. |
| -osis | A medical condition or disease. |
| -pathy | A medical condition or disease. |
| -plasty | Surgical repair or reconstruction of a body part. |
| -rrhage | Excessive bleeding. |
| -scopy | A suffix used in medical terms to refer to a procedure of using a scope to look inside the body. |