1. Copyright ©2008 by Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 Medical Terminology, 6e By Jane Rice Medical Terminology A Word-Building Approach Chapter 2 Suffixes Jane Rice, RN, CMA-C

2. Copyright ©2008 by Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 Medical Terminology, 6e By Jane Rice Suffix Suffix means to fasten on, beneath, or under. A suffix may be a syllable or group of syllables united with or placed at the end of a word to alter or modify the meaning of the word or to create a new word.

3. Copyright ©2008 by Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 Medical Terminology, 6e By Jane Rice A compound suffix is made up of more than one word component. It is also added to a root or a combining form to modify its meaning. Whenever you change the suffix, you alter the meaning of the word to which it is attached. Suffix

4. Copyright ©2008 by Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 Medical Terminology, 6e By Jane Rice The following rules pertain to suffixes: – If the suffix begins with a vowel, drop the combining vowel from the combining form and add the suffix. – If the suffix begins with a consonant, keep the combining vowel and add the suffix to the combining form. – Keep the combining vowel between two or more roots in a term. – When giving the meaning of the word or reading its definition, you usually begin with the meaning of the suffix. Suffix

5. Copyright ©2008 by Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 Medical Terminology, 6e By Jane Rice Suffixes, when written, are all preceded by a hyphen (-) to signify that they are to be linked to the end of a root or combining form. General Use Suffix

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7. Copyright ©2008 by Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 Medical Terminology, 6e By Jane Rice Those suffixes that may be attached to a word root to form a part of speech, especially a noun or adjective, or to make a medical word singular or plural in its form. They are also used to indicate a diminutive form of a word that specifies a smaller version of the object indicated by the word root. Grammatical Suffixes

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15. Copyright ©2008 by Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 Medical Terminology, 6e By Jane Rice Medical Words and Definitions with Word Parts These terms (shown in black in the Building Your Medical Vocabulary feature) can be analyzed and defined by dividing them into component parts. 1.Prefixes (P) 2.Roots (R) 3.Combining Forms (CF) 4.Suffixes (S) Building Your Medical Vocabulary

16. Copyright ©2008 by Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 Medical Terminology, 6e By Jane Rice Medical Words and Definitions without Word Parts These terms (shown in pink in the Building Your Medical Vocabulary feature) are not usually analyzed and defined by dividing them into component parts. Building Your Medical Vocabulary

17. Copyright ©2008 by Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 Medical Terminology, 6e By Jane Rice A suffix that means pain is: A.-algia B.-cide C.-dipsia D.-stasis

18. Copyright ©2008 by Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 Medical Terminology, 6e By Jane Rice A suffix that means pain is: A.-algia B.-cide C.-dipsia D.-stasis

19. Copyright ©2008 by Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 Medical Terminology, 6e By Jane Rice The suffix -dipsia means: A.point B.forming C.thirst D.to separate

20. Copyright ©2008 by Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 Medical Terminology, 6e By Jane Rice The suffix -dipsia means: A.point B.forming C.thirst D.to separate

21. Copyright ©2008 by Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 Medical Terminology, 6e By Jane Rice Which of the following is not a suffix? A.-an B.-ase C.-ate D.-al

22. Copyright ©2008 by Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 Medical Terminology, 6e By Jane Rice Which of the following is not a suffix? A.-an B.-ase C.-ate D.-al

23. Copyright ©2008 by Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 Medical Terminology, 6e By Jane Rice The suffix -ism means: A.mind B.resemble C.condition D.spitting

24. Copyright ©2008 by Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 Medical Terminology, 6e By Jane Rice The suffix -ism means: A.mind B.resemble C.condition D.spitting

25. Copyright ©2008 by Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 Medical Terminology, 6e By Jane Rice The suffix -kinesis means: A.hearing B.motion C.seizure D.swelling

26. Copyright ©2008 by Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 Medical Terminology, 6e By Jane Rice The suffix -kinesis means: A.hearing B.motion C.seizure D.swelling

27. Copyright ©2008 by Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 Medical Terminology, 6e By Jane Rice The suffix -malacia means madness. A.True B.False

28. Copyright ©2008 by Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 Medical Terminology, 6e By Jane Rice The suffix -malacia means madness. A.True B.False

29. Copyright ©2008 by Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 Medical Terminology, 6e By Jane Rice When giving the meaning of a word, you usually begin with the meaning of the suffix. A.True B.False

30. Copyright ©2008 by Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 Medical Terminology, 6e By Jane Rice When giving the meaning of a word, you usually begin with the meaning of the suffix. A.True B.False

31. Copyright ©2008 by Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 Medical Terminology, 6e By Jane Rice Nasolabial means pertaining to the nose and mouth. A.True B.False

32. Copyright ©2008 by Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 Medical Terminology, 6e By Jane Rice Nasolabial means pertaining to the nose and mouth. A.True B.False

33. Copyright ©2008 by Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 Medical Terminology, 6e By Jane Rice The suffix -gram means an instrument used for recording. A.True B.False

34. Copyright ©2008 by Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 Medical Terminology, 6e By Jane Rice The suffix -gram means an instrument used for recording. A.True B.False

35. Copyright ©2008 by Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 Medical Terminology, 6e By Jane Rice Suffixes can have more than one meaning. A.True B.False

36. Copyright ©2008 by Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 Medical Terminology, 6e By Jane Rice Suffixes can have more than one meaning. A.True B.False

37. Copyright ©2008 by Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 Medical Terminology, 6e By Jane Rice The suffix for enlargement is -megaly. A.True B.False

38. Copyright ©2008 by Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 Medical Terminology, 6e By Jane Rice The suffix for enlargement is -megaly. A.True B.False

39. Copyright ©2008 by Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 Medical Terminology, 6e By Jane Rice The suffix for swelling is -edema. A.True B.False

40. Copyright ©2008 by Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 Medical Terminology, 6e By Jane Rice The suffix for swelling is -edema. A.True B.False

41. Copyright ©2008 by Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 Medical Terminology, 6e By Jane Rice An abrasion may be the result of trauma, such as a skinned knee. A.True B.False

42. Copyright ©2008 by Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 Medical Terminology, 6e By Jane Rice An abrasion may be the result of trauma, such as a skinned knee. A.True B.False

43. Copyright ©2008 by Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 Medical Terminology, 6e By Jane Rice The suffix -systole means dilation. A.True B.False

44. Copyright ©2008 by Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 Medical Terminology, 6e By Jane Rice The suffix -systole means dilation. A.True B.False

45. Copyright ©2008 by Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 Medical Terminology, 6e By Jane Rice If the suffix begins with a consonant, keep the combining vowel and add the suffix to the combining form. A.True B.False

46. Copyright ©2008 by Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 Medical Terminology, 6e By Jane Rice If the suffix begins with a consonant, keep the combining vowel and add the suffix to the combining form. A.True B.False

47. Copyright ©2008 by Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 Medical Terminology, 6e By Jane Rice Chapter 2 Scenario The following information was dictated by a cardiologist: 67 y/o Caucasian female c/o chest pain, shortness of breath, and dizziness. Patient appears apprehensive. Cyanotic around lips and mouth. Noted edematous abdomen.

48. Copyright ©2008 by Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 Medical Terminology, 6e By Jane Rice A cardiologist specializes in treating patients with diseases of the: A.stomach and intestines B.heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries C.blood and blood forming tissues D.kidney and urinary systems

49. Copyright ©2008 by Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 Medical Terminology, 6e By Jane Rice A cardiologist specializes in treating patients with diseases of the: A.stomach and intestines B.heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries C.blood and blood forming tissues D.kidney and urinary systems

50. Copyright ©2008 by Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 Medical Terminology, 6e By Jane Rice When a patient is described as cyanotic, the skin and mucous membranes have an abnormal appearance. What causes this condition? A.potassium deficiency B.calcium deficiency C.iron deficiency D.oxygen deficiency

51. Copyright ©2008 by Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 Medical Terminology, 6e By Jane Rice When a patient is described as cyanotic, the skin and mucous membranes have an abnormal appearance. What causes this condition? A.potassium deficiency B.calcium deficiency C.iron deficiency D.oxygen deficiency

52. Copyright ©2008 by Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 Medical Terminology, 6e By Jane Rice A noun suffix that means specialist is: A.-ive B.-ist C.-ism D.-ior

53. Copyright ©2008 by Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 Medical Terminology, 6e By Jane Rice A noun suffix that means specialist is: A.-ive B.-ist C.-ism D.-ior

54. Copyright ©2008 by Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 Medical Terminology, 6e By Jane Rice In the word cardiac, -ac is an adjective suffix that means: A.condition B.treatment C.pertaining to D.small

55. Copyright ©2008 by Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 Medical Terminology, 6e By Jane Rice In the word cardiac, -ac is an adjective suffix that means: A.condition B.treatment C.pertaining to D.small

56. Copyright ©2008 by Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 Medical Terminology, 6e By Jane Rice In the word edematous, -ous is an adjective suffix that means: A.pain B.minute C.discharge D.pertaining to

57. Copyright ©2008 by Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 Medical Terminology, 6e By Jane Rice In the word edematous, -ous is an adjective suffix that means: A.pain B.minute C.discharge D.pertaining to