SUFFIXES USED FOR DIAGNOSIS AND SYMPTOMS EXAMPLE

Cards (30)

  • Hepatocele
    Hernia of liver
  • Cephalodynia
    Head pain
  • Bronchiectasis
    Chronic dilation of one or more bronchi
  • Polycythemia
    Increase in total number of red cell mass of the blood
  • Carcinogen
    Any substance that can cause cancer
  • Encephalogram
    To record brain activity
  • Roentenography
    1. ray films of internal structures of the body
  • Cholelithiasis
    Formation of gallstone
  • Gastritis
    Inflammation of the stomach
  • Biology
    Study of life
  • Osteomalacia
    Bone softening
  • Hepatomegaly
    Enlargement of the liver
  • Craniometer
    Instrument for skull measurement
  • Pelvimetry
    Measurement of capacity and diameter of pelvis
  • Lipoid
    Fatlike; lipid
  • Adenoma
    A benign skin tumor
  • Dermatosis
    Abnormal condition of the skin
  • Nephropathy
    Disease of kidney
  • Leukopenia
    Reduction of number of leukocytes
  • Dysphagia
    Difficulty in swallowing
  • Aphasia
    Loss of comprehending spoken or written words
  • Hemiplegia
    Paralysis of one side of the body
  • Acrophobia
    Morbid fear of heights
  • Hyteroptosis
    Downward displacement or prolapse of the uterus
  • Hemorrhage
    Escape of blood form the vessel
  • Menorrhea
    Normal menstruation
  • Angiorrhexis
    Rupture of a vessel
  • Arteriosclerosis
    Thickening and loss of elasticity of arterial wall
  • Otoscopy
    Ear exam by otoscope
  • Blepharospasm
    Spasm of the eyelids