Certified Nursing Assistant 1- Medical Terminology (suffix) Flashacards

The suffix -algia is commonly used to indicate pain or painful condition, such as in words like myalgia (muscle pain), neuralgia (nerve pain), and arthralgia (joint pain).

The suffix -asis is commonly used in medical terminology to denote a specific condition, which is usually abnormal in nature.

The suffix -cele specifically refers to a hernia, herniation, or pouching of a structure, such as an organ, through the wall of the cavity that normally contains it.

The term -centesis specifically refers to the act of puncture and aspiration of a body cavity or cyst for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. The incorrect answers do not accurately reflect the meaning of -centesis.

The suffix -ectasis in medical terminology refers to the dilation or stretching of a structure or part.

The suffix -ectomy is commonly used in medical terminology to indicate the excision or removal of a particular body part or tissue.

The suffix -emia is commonly used in medical terminology to indicate a condition related to the blood, such as anemia (deficiency in red blood cells) or leukemia (cancer of the blood cells).

The suffix -genesis is commonly used to indicate the process of development, production, or creation. It is not associated with destruction, decay, or deterioration, nor is it related to completion, achievement, or success. Furthermore, it does not signify exclusion, elimination, or rejection.

The suffix -genic typically indicates something that produces or causes something, rather than destroying, eliminating, increasing, multiplying, repairing, or healing.

The suffix '-gram' typically refers to a written or visual representation or a record of something. While 'record' fits the context, 'photograph', 'telegram', and 'diagram' do not accurately represent the meaning of this suffix.

A graph is commonly referred to as a diagram or a record instrument, used to visually represent data or relationships.

The suffix -graphy is commonly used to indicate a process or form of recording or writing something.

The suffix '-iasis' typically signifies a condition of something, rather than treatment, inflammation, or infection.

The suffix -ism is commonly used to denote a condition or state, such as in words like racism or feminism.

The suffix -itis is commonly used in medical terminology to indicate inflammation. It is derived from the Greek word meaning 'inflammation'.

The suffix -logy commonly denotes a field of study or branch of knowledge.

The suffix -lysis typically refers to the act of destroying or decomposing something. The incorrect answers provide alternatives that do not align with the meaning of the suffix.

The suffix -megaly refers to enlargement of a body part or organ. Inflammation, reduction, and hardening are not correct terms for this suffix.

The suffix -meter is commonly used to refer to a measuring instrument, such as a thermometer or barometer.

The suffix -oma is used to denote a tumor or neoplasm in medical terminology.

The suffix -osis is commonly used in medical terminology to indicate a 'condition' or a specific state or process within the body.

The suffix -pathy is commonly used in medical terminology to indicate a disease or disorder.

The suffix '-penia' is used in medical terminology to indicate a deficiency or lack of a particular substance or component.

The term '-phagia' is derived from the Greek word 'phagein' which means 'to eat.' It is commonly used in medical terminology to indicate the act of eating or consuming, particularly in reference to swallowing.

The correct definition of -phobia is an exaggerated fear, usually irrational and intense.

The term -plasty is commonly used in medical terminology to refer to surgical repair or reshaping procedures.

The suffix -plegia is commonly used in medical terms to refer to paralysis, or the loss of muscle function in part of the body. Fear, inflammation, and insomnia are unrelated terms and do not have the same meaning as -plegia.

The medical term -ptosis refers to a condition of falling, sagging, or dropping down of an organ or body part.