Exam 2: Understanding Suffixes

The suffix that means "inflammation" is ________.

The suffix -logy in the term biology means "science of or ________." (two words)

If a patient is scheduled for a nephrectomy,what procedure will be done?

The suffix -graphy means "the process of recording."

The action of making a puncture is indicated by the suffix -plasty.

Select the suffix that means "tumor."

The suffix -ad means "toward."

The suffix -rrhea means "________."

Select the suffix that means "surgical repair."

The suffix -stomy means "surgical creation of an opening."

Select the suffix that means "hard."

The suffix -ad means "________."

What does the suffix -ary mean? (two words)

The suffix -ous means "condition."

The suffix -logy means :

What does the suffix -logist mean in the term sociologist?

An angiogram is an instrument for viewing arteries using radioactive dye injected into the artery.

A suffix that means "one who studies" is ________.

The suffix -scope in the term telescope means :

The suffix -phobia means "________."