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Example
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Example
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| -algia | The patient is experiencing neuralgia in her left lower extremity. | Mastalgia is pain in the breast. |
| -cide | A spermacide is used prior to intercourse to destroy or kill sperm. | Bactericide is an agent that destroys bacteria. |
| -cyte | Leukocytes are white blood cells. | Monocyte is a large mononuclear leukocyte. |
| -ectomy | Kathy had an appendectomy last week. | Anthony had craniectomy due to skull injuries. |
| -emia | Anemia is the reduction in the number of circulating red blood cells. | Bacteremia is bacteria is in the blood. |
| -itis | Arthritis is usually accompanied by pain, swelling, and changes in the joint structure. | Appendicitis is inflammation of the vermiform appendix. |
| -lithiasis | Cholelithiasis is the presence of stones in the gallbladder. | Nephrolithiasis is the presence of calculi or stones in the kidney. |
| -lysis | Hemolysis is the breakdown or destruction of red blood cells. | Mrs. Smith is going for hemodialysis this morning. |
| -megaly | Cardiomegaly is the enlargement of the heart. | Hepatosplenomegaly is enlargement of the liver and spleen. |
| -oscopy | A bronchoscopy is the examination of the bronchi using a special instrument. | Choledochoscopy is an endoscopic test of the gallbladder and common bile duct. |
| -otomy | A laparotomy is the surgical opening of the abdomen. | Nephrolitotomy is an incision of a kidney for removal of kidney stones. |
| -oma | A melanoma is a malignant, darkly pigmented mole or tumor of the skin. | Glaucoma is a common eye disease. |
| -orrhaphy | A herniorrhaphy is a surgical procedure for the repair of a hernia. | Episiorrhaphy is suture of a lacerated perineum. |
| -osis | Ketosis is a condition where there is a build up of ketones in the body. | Cirrhosis is a chronic disease of the liver. |
| -ostomy | A colostomy is a surgical opening where a portion of the colon is brought up and sutured on to the skin of the abdomen. | Gastrostomy is surgical creation of a gastric fistula through the abdominal wall. |
| -pexy | Mastopexy is a correction of a pendulous breast by surgical fixation and plastic surgery. | Annexopexy is fixation of the fallopian tubes and ovary. |
| -philia | Hemophilia is a hereditary blood disorder. | Iodophilia are certain cells when stained especially show affinity for iodine. |
| -plasty | Rhinoplasty is a fancy term for nasal reconstruction. | Annuloplasty is plastic repair of a cardiac valve. |
| -plegia | Quadriplegia is paralysis of all four extremities. | Hemiplegia is paralysis of one side of the body. |
| -rhea | Dysmennorrhea is a painful, heavy menstrual period. | Peter is having diarrhea or loose stools. |
| -scope | A scope is an instrument for a visual exam, for example, a microscope. | A cytoscope is an instrument for interior examination of bladder and ureter. |
-urea |
Urea is the chief nitrogenous constituent of urine. | Polyuria is the excessive secretion and discharge of urine. |