1. Chapter 3
Objectives
Define new suffixes and review those presented in previous chapters.
Gain practice in word analysis by using these suffixes with combining forms to build and understand terms.

2. Suffixes
Chapter 3
Pages 75 – 108

3. Page 76
Combining Forms
Combining Form Meaning
abdomin/o acr/o acu/o aden/o adip/o amni/o angi/o arteri/o arthr/o axill/o bi/o
abdomen
extremities, top, extreme point
sharp, severe, sudden
gland
fat
amnion (sac surrounding the embryo)
vessel
artery
joint
armpit
life

4. Combining Forms (Cont’d)
Page 76
Combining Forms (Cont’d)
Combining Form Meaning
blephar/o bronch/o carcin/o cardi/o chem/o chondr/o chron/o col/o cyst/o encephal/o
eyelid
bronchial tubes (2 tubes that branch from the trachea to enter the lungs)
cancer
heart
drug, chemical
cartilage
time
colon (large intestine)
urinary bladder
brain

5. Combining Forms (Cont’d)
Pages 76 – 77
Combining Forms (Cont’d)
Combining Form Meaning
erythr/o
hem/o
hepat/o
hydr/o
inguin/o
isch/o
lapar/o
laryng/o
leuk/o
lymph/o
mamm/o, mast/o
red
blood
liver
water, fluid
groin
to hold back
abdomen, abdominal wall
larynx
white
lymph
breast
Lymph (a clear fluid that bathes tissue spaces, is contained in special lymph vessels and nodes)

6. Combining Forms (Cont’d)
Page 77
Combining Forms (Cont’d)
Combining Form Meaning
morph/o muc/o my/o myel/o necr/o nephr/o neur/o neutr/o nucle/o ophthalm/o oste/o
shape, form
mucus
muscle
spinal cord, bone marrow
death (of cells or whole body)
kidney
nerve
neutrophil (a white blood cell)
nucleus
eye
bone

7. Combining Forms (Cont’d)
Page 77
Combining Forms (Cont’d)
Combining Form Meaning
ot/o path/o peritone/o phag/o phleb/o plas/o pleur/o pneumon/o, pulmon/o radi/o rect/o ren/o
ear
disease
peritoneum
to eat, swallow
vein
formation, development
pleura
lungs
x-rays
rectum
kidney
pleura (membrane surrounding lungs and adjacent to chest wall)

8. Combining Forms (Cont’d)
Page 77
Combining Forms (Cont’d)
Combining Form Meaning
rhin/o sarc/o splen/o staphyl/o strept/o thorac/o thromb/o tonsill/o trache/o ven/o
nose
flesh
spleen
clusters
twisted chains
chest
clot
tonsils
trachea (windpipe)
vein

9. Suffixes Page 78 -algia -cele pain hernia
Suffix Meaning Example
-algia -cele
pain
hernia
arthalgia, otalgia, neuralgia, mylagia
rectocele, cystocele
ARTHRALGIA (ăr-THRĂL-jă) Joint pain
OTALGIA (ō-TĂL-jă) Ear pain
NEURALGIA (nū-RĂL-jă) Nerve pain
MYALGIA (mī-ĂL-jă) Muscle pain
Hernia = protrusion of an organ or the muscular wall of an organ through the cavity that normally contains it.
CYSTOCELE (SĬS-tō-sēl) Hernia of the urinary bladder. [I.E. when part of the urinary bladder herniates through the vaginal wall as a result of weakness of the pelvic muscles.]
RECTOCELE (RĔK-tō-sēl) Hernia of the rectum. [I.E. the protrusion of a portion of the rectum toward the vagina]

10. A Closer Look: Hernias Page 86 hiatal hernia inguinal hernia
omphalocele
hiatal (hī-ˈā-tᵊl) hernia = when the stomach protrudes upward into the mediastinum through the esophageal opening in the diaphragm
(PICTURE-In Latin an hiatus is "an opening, gaping mouth, or chasm.“)
inguinal (ĬNG-wĭ-năl) hernia = when part of the intestine protrudes downward into the groin region & commonly into the scrotal sac in the male.
omphalocele (äm-ˈfal-ə-ˌsēl) = herniation of the intestines through a weakness in the abdominal wall around the naval occurring in infants at birth.

11. Suffixes (Cont’d) Page 78 -centesis surgical puncture to remove fluid
Suffix Meaning Example
-centesis
surgical puncture to remove fluid
thoracentesis,
amniocentesis,
abdominocentesis, paracentesis
THORACENTESIS (thō-ră-sĕn-TĒ-sĭs) Surgical puncture to remove fluid from the chest
AMNIOCENTESIS (ăm-nē-ō-sĕn-TĒ-sĭs) Surgical puncture to remove fluid from the amnion sac surrounding the embryo and fetus. Fluid accumulates within the amnion and may be withdrawn for analysis between the 12th and 18th weeks of pregnancy. See Figure 3-1. ABDOMINOCENTESIS (ăb-dŏm-ĭ-nō-sĕn-TĒ-sĭs) Surgical puncture to remove fluid from the abdomen. Also known as abdominal paracentesis (pă-ră-cĕn-TĒ-sĭs)  (para- means beside or near). A tube is placed through an incision in the abdomen and fluid is removed from the peritoneal cavity (beside the abdominal organs).

12. Suffixes (Cont’d) Page 78 -coccus (singular), -cocci (plural)
Suffix Meaning Example
-coccus (singular), -cocci (plural)
berry-shaped bacterium
streptococcus,
staphylocci
(stăf-ĭ-lō-KŎK-sī),
dipolococci
Bacteria (singular bacterium) that grow in chains or clusters
STREPTOCOCCUS (strĕp-tō-KŎK-ŭs) Berry or spherical shaped bacterium that forms twisted chains with other similar bacteria. One group of streptococci causes such conditions as “strep throat,” tonsillitis, rheumatic fever, and certain kidney ailments. Another group causes infections in teeth, within the sinuses (cavities) of the nose and face, and in the valves of the heart.
STAPHYLOCOCCI (stăf-ĭ-lō-KŎK-sīl) Berry or spherical shaped bacteria that grows in small clusters like grapes. May be external (skin abscesses, boils, stys) or internal (abscesses in bone and kidney).
MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) is a serious staphylococcal condition that is difficult to treat with antibiotics. Microbiologists often refer to bacteria in clusters as “staph.”
DIPLOCOCCI (diplōˈkäkəs) = Pneumococci cause bacterial pneumonia AND gonococci invade the reproductive organs, causing gonorrhea

13. Suffixes (Cont’d) Page 79
Suffix Meaning Example
-cyte
cell
erythrocyte,
leukocyte,
thrombocyte
ERYTHROCYTES (ĕ-RĬTH-rō-sīt) also known as red blood cells. These are the cells that carry oxygen from the lungs through the blood to all body cells.
HEMOGLOBIN (hēməˌɡlōbən) = carries the oxygen through the bloodstream. These cells are made in the bone marrow (soft tissue in the center of certain bones).
LEUKOCYTES are also known as white blood cells = there are five different kinds of leukocytes:
3 granulocytes [polymorphonuclear (pŏl-ē-mŏr-fō-NŪ-klē-ăr) cells] & 2 mononuclear cells.
Each type fights infection in a specific manner.
GRANULOCYTES = contain dark-staining granules in their cytoplasm & have a multilobed nucleus. They are formed in the bone marrow. There are three types:
1. EOSINOPHIL (ē-ō-SĬN-ō-fĭl) A granular white blood cell with cytoplasmic granules that stain with eosin (a reddish dye). They increase in number in allergic conditions. Comprise about 3% of leukocytes.
2. BASOPHIL (BĀ-sō-fĭl) A granular leukocyte with an irregularly shaped nucleus and cytoplasm containing blue granules. The function of these cells is not clear, but their number increases in the healing phase of inflammation. Comprise less than 1% of leukocytes.
3. NEUTROPHIL (NŪ-trō-fĭl) A type of white blood cell with cytoplasmic granules that stain with neutral dye. These are the most important disease-fighting cells & the most numerous. They are phagocytes [engulfing & digesting bacteria like circulating “Pac-man.”] Comprise about 50%-60% of leukocytes.
MONONUCLEAR cells = have one large nucleus & only a few granules in their cytoplasm. They are produced in bone marrow, lymph nodes, & spleen. The two types are:
4. LYMPHOCYTE (LĬM-fō-sīt) otherwise known as lymph cells. White blood cell found in blood and lymphatic tissue; fights disease by making antibodies (B cells) or killing cells chemically or by injection (T cells). Comprise about 32% In AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome), patients have a serious depletion of T lymphocytes (T cells).
5. MONOCYTE (MŎN-ō-sīt) White blood cells with one large nucleus. These cells engulf & destroy cellular debris after neutrophils have attacked foreign cells. Comprise about 4%
Monocytes leave the bloodstream & enter tissue (such as lung & liver) to become macrophages, which are large phagocytes.
THROMBOCYTE (THRŌM-bō-sīt) also known as a platelet (PLĀT-lĕt) or clotting cell. These are fragments of cells formed in the bone marrow and are necessary for blood clotting

14. Short Answers Group Work What is an abscess?
What is the difference between Streptococcus and Staphylococcus?
When is an amniocentesis usually performed?
What are two types of lymphocytes?
What are macrophages?
1. What is an abscess? (An abscess is a collection of pus, white blood cells, and protein that is present at the site of infection.)
2. Streptococcus = berry-shaped bacterium that grows in twisted chains.
Staphylococci = berry-shaped bacteria that grows in small clusters like grapes.
3. Genetic amniocentesis is usually done between week 15 and 20 of pregnancy. Amniocentesis done before week 15 of pregnancy has been associated with a higher rate of complications. You might consider genetic amniocentesis if: You had positive results from a prenatal screening test.
4. T cells & B cells
5. a large phagocytic cell found in stationary form in the tissues or as a mobile white blood cell, especially at sites of infection.

15. Suffixes (Cont’d) Pages 79 – 80 -dynia -ectomy -emia -genesis -gram
Suffix Meaning Example
-dynia -ectomy -emia -genesis -gram
pain
excision, removal, resection
blood condition
condition of producing, forming
record
pleurodynia (plu̇r-ə-ˈdin-ē-ə)
laryngectomy, mastectomy
anemia, ischemia
carcinogenesis, pathogenesis, angiogenesis
electroencephalogram, mammogram
PLEURODYNIA (plūr-ō-DĬN-ē-ă) Pain associated with the pleura. The Pain in the chest wall muscles is aggravated by breathing.
LARYNGECTOMY (lăr-ĭn-JĔK-tō-mē) Removal of the larynx or voice box
MASTECTOMY (măs-TĔK-tō-mē) Removal of a breast
ANEMIA (ă-NĒ-mē-ă) Blood condition of reduced oxygen delivery to tissues because of low hemoglobin concentration or deficiency of red blood cells
ISCHEMIA (ĭs-KĒ-mē-ă) Condition of holding back blood from an organ or tissue
– Literally, to hold back (isch/o) blood (-emia) from a part of the body or tissue. Because of a decrease in blood supply (blood clot in a vessel or narrowing and closing off of a vessel), tissue becomes ischemic and can even die if it is deprived of oxygen long enough.
CARCINOGENESIS (kăr-sĭ-nō-JĔN-ĕ-sĭs) Formation or production of cancer
PATHOGENESIS (păth-ŏ-JĔN-ĕ-sĭs) Development of disease
ANGIOGENESIS (ăn-jē-ō-JĔN-ĕ-sĭs) Formation of blood vessels
ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAM (ē-lĕk-trō-ĕn-SĔF-ă-lō-grăm) Record of the electricity in the brain
MAMMOGRAM (MĂM-mō-grăm) X-ray record of the breast

16. Suffixes (Cont’d) Page 80 -graph -graphy -itis -logy -lysis -malacia
Suffix Meaning Example
-graph -graphy -itis -logy -lysis -malacia
instrument for recording
process of recording
inflammation
study of
breakdown, destruction, separation
softening
electroencephalogram
electroencephalography, angiography
bronchitis, myelitis, tonsillitis, thrombophlebitis
ophthalmology, morphology
hemolysis
osteomalacia, chondromalacia
ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPH (ē-lĕk-trō-ĕn-SĔF-ă-lō-grăf) An instrument used to record the electricity in the brain
ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHY (ē-lĕk-trō-ĕn-sĕf-ă-LŎG-ră-fē) Process of recording the electricity in the brain
ANGIOGRAPHY (ăn-jē-ŎG-ră-fē) Process of recording blood vessels using contrast and x-rays 
BRONCHITIS (brŏng-KĪ-tĭs) Inflammation of bronchial tubes
MYELITIS (MĪ-ĕ-LĪ-tĭs) Inflammation of the spinal cord
– Myel/o means spinal cord in this term. TONSILLITIS (tŏn-sĭ-LĪ-tĭs) Inflammation of tonsils
– Tonsils are lymphatic tissue in the back of the throat. See Figure 3-2. THROMBOPHLEBITIS (thrŏm-bō-flĕ-BĪ-tĭs) Inflammation of a vein associated with formation of a thrombus or clot – Also called phlebitis.
OPHTHALMOLOGY (ŏf-thăl-MŎL-ō-jē) Study of the eye and eye disorders
MORPHOLOGY (mŏr-FŎL-ō-jē) Study of the shape or form of cells
HEMOLYSIS (hē-MŎL-ĭ-sĭs) Destruction of red blood cells
– Breakdown of red blood cells with release of hemoglobin.
OSTEOMALACIA (ŏs-tē-ō-mă-LĀ-shă) Softening of bones
CHONDROMALACIA (kŏn-drō-mă-LĀ-shă) Softening of cartilage

17. Suffixes (Cont’d) Page 81 -megaly -oma enlargement
Suffix Meaning Example
-megaly -oma
enlargement
tumor, mass, collection of fluid
acromegaly, splenomegaly
myoma, myosarcoma, multiple myeloma, hematoma
ACROMEGALY (ăk-rō-MĔG-ă-lē) Excessive enlargement of the limbs (extremities) due to thickening of bones and soft tissues; caused by hypersecretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland after the completion of puberty.
[If overproduction happens before the growth plates have calcified Gigantism is the results.]
The person typically is of normal height but bones and soft tissue in the hands, feet, and face grow abnormally.
Abraham Lincoln was believed to have features of acromegaly.
SPLENOMEGALY (splē-nō-MĔG-ă-lē) Enlargement of the spleen
MYOMA (mī-Ō-mă) A benign tumor of muscle
MYOSARCOMA (mī-ō-săr-KŌ-mă) Malignant tumor of muscle tissue, a type of flesh (sarc) tissue
myeloma
MULTIPLE MYELOMA (mī-ĕ-LŌ-mă) – Malignant tumor of bone marrow throughout the body. Myel/o means bone marrow in this term. HEMATOMA (hē-mă-TŌ-mă) Mass or collection of blood; bruise

18. Suffixes (Cont’d) Pages 81 – 82
Suffix Meaning Example
-opsy -osis -pathy -penia -phobia -plasia -plasty
to view
condition, usually abnormal
disease condition
deficiency
fear
development, formation, growth
surgical repair
biopsy, necropsy
necrosis, hydronephrosis, leukocytosis
cardiomyopathy
erythropenia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia
acrophobia, agoraphobia
achondroplasia
angioplasty
BIOPSY (BĪ-ŏp-sē) Removal and microscopic examination of living tissue, often to determine whether a tumor is benign or malignant
NECROPSY (NĔ-krŏp-sē) Viewing a dead body; autopsy or postmortem examination.
NECROSIS (nĕ-KRŌ-sĭs) Condition of death of cells
HYDRONEPHROSIS (hī-drō-nĕ-FRŌ-sĭs) Abnormal condition of fluid build up in the kidney; caused by obstruction to the flow of urine
LEUKOCYTOSIS (lū-kō-sī-TŌ-sĭs) Condition of slight increase in normal white blood cells or a response to infection or inflammation
CARDIOMYOPATHY (kăr-dē-ō-mī-ŎP-ă-thē) Disease of heart muscle – Primary disease of the heart muscle in the absence of a known underlying etiology (cause).
ERYTHROPENIA (ĕ-rĭth-rō-PĒ-nē-ă) Deficiency of red blood cells
NEUTROPENIA (nū-trō-PĒ-nē-ă) Deficiency of neutrophils – In this term, neutr/o indicates neutrophil (a type of white blood cell). THROMBOCYTEOPENIA (thrŏm-bō-sī-tō-PĒ-nē-ă) Deficiency of thrombocytes (platelets of clotting cells)
ACROPHOBIA (ăk-rō-FŌ-bē-ă) Fear of heights. Acr/o means extremities, in the sense of extreme or far points.  HINT: Think of acrobats who perform high-wire acts. AGORAPHOBIA (ă-gŏr-ă-FŌ-bē-ă) This is an anxiety disorder marked by fear of being outside of home alone; being in open or enclosed places or using public transportation. – Agora means marketplace.
ACHONDROPLASIA (ā-kŏn-drō-PLĀ-zē-ă) Inherited disorder of cartilage formation in the fetus – Bones of the arms and legs do not grow to normal size Dwarfism results, marked by short limbs, but normal-sized head and trunk and normal intelligence. See Figure 3-3.
ANGIOPLASTY (ăn-jē-ō-PLĂS-tē) An interventional cardiologist opens a narrowed blood vessel (artery) using a balloon that is inflated after insertion into the vessel. Stents, or slotted tubes, are then put in place to keep the artery open.

19. Suffixes (Cont’d) Pages 82 – 83
Suffix Meaning Example
-ptosis -rrhea -sclerosis -scope -scopy
drooping, falling, prolapse
flow, discharge
hardening
instrument for visual examination
process of visual examination (with an endoscope)
blepharoptosis
rhinorrhea
arteriosclerosis
laparoscope
laparoscopy
BLEPHAROPTOSIS (blĕf-ă-rŏp-TŌ-sĭs) Sagging or drooping eyelid
– Physicians use ptosis (TŌ-sĭs) [Prolapse, drooping, sagging] alone to indicate drooping of the upper eyelids or the breasts. See Figure 3-4.
RHINORRHEA (rī-nō-RĒ-ă) Discharge from the nose
ARTERIOSCLEROSIS (ăr-tē-rē-ō-sklĕ-RŌ-sĭs) Hardening of an artery by thickening and loss of elasticity of the arterial walls – In atherosclerosis (a form of arteriosclerosis), deposits of fat (ather/o means fatty material) collect in an artery.
LAPAROSCOPE (LĂP-ă-rō-skōp) Instrument used to visually examine the abdomen
LAPAROSCOPY (lă-pă-RŎS-kō-pē) Process of visually examining the contents of the abdomen – Used to examine abdominal viscera for evidence of disease (performing biopsies) or for various procedures (removal of the appendix, gallbladder, adrenal gland, spleen, or ovary, colon resection, & repair or hernias)
HOW TO:
A surgeon inserts the laparoscope through an incision in the abdomen near the navel.
Then, gas (carbon dioxide) is infused into the peritoneal cavity, to separate and prevent injury to abdominal structures during surgery.

20. Suffixes (Cont’d) Page 83 -stasis -stomy -therapy -tomy -trophy
Suffix Meaning Example
-stasis -stomy -therapy -tomy -trophy
controlling, stopping
opening to form a mouth (stoma)
treatment
incision, cutting into
development, nourishment
metastasis, hemostasis
colostomy, tracheostomy
hydrotherapy, chemotherapy, radiotherapy
laparotomy, phlebotomy, tracheotomy
hypertrophy, atrophy
METASTASIS (mĕ-TĂS-tă-sĭs) Spread of a malignant tumor from its original location to a new or distant organ – Meta- means beyond. HEMOSTASIS (hē-mō-STĀ-sĭs) To stop or control the escape of blood naturally by clotting or artificially by compression or suturing of a wound. A hemostat is a surgical clamp used in operating rooms to stop blood flow. See Figure 3-5.
COLOSTOMY (kō-LŎS-tō-mē) New opening of the colon to the outside of the body
TRACHEOSTOMY (trā-kē-ŎS-tō-mē) A surgically created into the trachea through which an indwelling tube is inserted. The tube is required to allow air to flow into the lungs or to help remove secretions (mucus) from the bronchial tubes. When a temporary tracheostomy is performed, extreme care is used to insert the tracheostomy tube below the larynx so that the vocal cords are not damaged.
HYDROTHERAPY (hī-drō-THĔR-ă-pē) Treatment using water; whirlpool baths
CHEMOTHERAPY (kē-mō-THĔR-ĕ-pē) Treatment using drugs
RADIOTHERAPY (rā-dē-ō-THĔR-ă-pē) Treatment using radiation, high-energy x-rays, and other radiation sources
LAPAROTOMY (lăp-ă-RŎT-ō-mē) Incision through the abdominal wall – Also referred to as a “lap,” this procedure is creation of a large incision into the peritoneal cavity, often performed on an exploratory basis. PHLEBOTOMY (flĕ-BŎT-ō-mē) Incision of a vein for the removal of blood
TRACHEOTOMY (trā-kē-ŎT-ō-mē) Creation of an incision into the trachea typically done to open it below a blockage. It may be performed to remove a foreign body or to obtain a biopsy specimen
HYPERTROPHY (hī-PĔR-trō-fē) Increase in size of muscle or organ produced by enlargement of existing cells. Muscles of weight lifters often hypertrophy. – Cells increase in size, not number. ATROPHY (ĂT-rō-fē) Decrease in size of normally developed organ or tissue of the body; wasting away. Muscles atrophy when immobilized in a cast and not in use – Cells decrease in size.

21. Suffixes (Cont’d) Page 84 -er -ia -ist -ole, -ule um, -ium -us -y
Suffix Meaning Example
-er -ia -ist -ole, -ule um, -ium -us -y
one who
condition
specialist
little, small
structure, tissue
structure, substance
condition, process
radiographer
leukemia, pneumonia
nephrologist
arteriole, venule
pericardium
mucus, esophagus
nephropathy
RADIOGRAPHER (rā-dē-ŎG-ră-fĕr) A technologist who assists a radiologist in performing diagnostic x-ray procedures.
LEUKEMIA (lū-KĒ-mē-ă) Malignant condition of white blood cells, increased numbers of immature leukocytes and decreased erythrocytes and platelets
PNEUMONIA (nū-MŌN-yă) Condition of the lungs; fluid and foreign organisms collect in the lungs
NEPHROLOGIST (nĕ-FRŎL-ō-jĭst) A specialist in the study of the kidney 
ARTERIOLE (ăr-TĒR-ē-ōl) Small artery – See Figure 3-6.
VENULE (VĔN-ūl) A small vein – See Figure 3-6.
PERICARDIUM (pĕr-ē-KĂR-dē-ŭm) Membrane surrounding the heart
MUCUS (MŪ-kŭs) Sticky substance that is secreted from a mucous membrane
ESOPHAGUS (ĕ-SŎF-ă-gus) Tube leading from the throat to the stomach – Eso- means within or inward.
NEPHROPATHY (nĕ-FRŎP-ă-thē) Disease of the kidney

22. Suffixes (Cont’d) Page 85
Suffix Meaning Example
-ac, -iac, -al, -ar, -ar, -eal, ic, ical, -ous, tic -genic
pertaining to
pertaining to producing, produced by, or in
cardiac, peritoneal, inguinal, pleural, tonsillar, pulmonary, axillary, laryngeal, chronic, pathologic, mucous membrane, necrotic
carcinogenic, osteogenic
CARDIAC (KĂR-dē-ăk) Pertaining to the heart
PERITONEAL (pĕr-ĭ-tō-NĒ-ăl) Pertaining to the peritoneum (membrane surrounding the abdomen)
INGUINAL (ĬNG-wĭ-năl) Pertaining to the groin
PLEURAL (PLŬR-ăl) Pertaining to the pleura
TONSILLAR (TŎN-sĭ-lăr) Pertaining to the tonsils
PULMONARY (PŪL-mō-nā-rē) Pertaining to the lungs
AXILLARY (ĂK-sĭ-lār-ē) Pertaining to the under arm or armpit
LARYNGEAL (lă-RĬN-jē-ăl or lăr-ĭn-JĒ-ăl) Pertaining to the larynx or voice box
CHRONIC (KRŎN-ĭk) Pertaining to a long time – ACUTE (ă-KŪT) is the opposite of chronic. It describes a disease that is of rapid onset and has severe symptoms and brief duration. PATHOLOGIC (păth-ō-LŎJ-ĭk) Pertaining to the study of disease
MUCOUS MEMBRANE (MŪ-kŭs MĔM-brān) Epithelial membrane that secretes mucus and lines the tubular organs of the body
NECROTIC (nĕ-KRŎT-ĭk) Pertaining to death of cells
CARCINOGENIC (kăr-sĭ-nō-JĔN-ik) Pertaining to producing cancer OSTEOGENIC (ŏs-tē-ō-JĔN-ĭk) Pertaining to produced in or by bone – An osteogenic sarcoma is a malignant tumor produced in bone.

23. Suffixes (Cont’d) Page 85 -oid -ose resembling, derived from
Suffix Meaning Example
-oid -ose
resembling, derived from
pertaining to, full of
adenoids, mucoid
adipose
ADENOIDS (ĂD-ĕ-noydz) Small masses of lymphatic tissue in the throat, close to the nasal (nose) passageway – The literal meaning, “resembling glands,” is appropriate because they are neither endocrine nor exocrine glands. Located: in the part of the pharynx near the nose and nasal passages. The tonsils also are lymphatic tissue. Enlargement of adenoids may cause blockage of airway from the nose to the pharynx, and adenoidectomy may be advised.
mucoid (MŪ-koyd) Resembling mucus
adipose (Ă-dĭ-pōs) Pertaining to fat