suffixes
This common suffix means inflammation, such as in the word bronchitis.
what is -itis?
What plane divides the body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) portions?
what is the transverse plane?
This suffix denotes a condition of pain, as seen in neuralgia or cephalgia.
what is -algia?
This surgical suffix means to fix or secure a part in place, often used in cases of drooping organs
what is -pexy?
Meaning a deficiency or too few, this suffix is commonly found in terms like leukopenia.
what is -penia?
This suffix indicates a rupture or breaking away, such as in the term cardio-myorrhexis.
what is -rrhexis?