Suffix
Suffix (Medicine)
Suffix in medical terminology is a word ending used to specify the type of disorder, disease, condition, or procedure. It is derived from the Latin word suffixum, meaning "something fastened".
Pronunciation
Suffix: /ˈsʌfɪks/
Etymology
The term "suffix" originates from the Latin word suffixum, which translates to "something fastened". This is a combination of sub (under, beneath) and figere (to fasten, fix).
Usage in Medical Terminology
In medical terminology, a suffix is used at the end of a word to modify or qualify its meaning. For example, the suffix "-itis" denotes inflammation, as in Arthritis (inflammation of the joints) or Appendicitis (inflammation of the appendix).
Other common medical suffixes include "-ectomy" (removal or excision, as in Appendectomy), "-osis" (condition or disease, as in Osteoporosis), and "-pathy" (disease or disorder, as in Neuropathy).
Related Terms
- Prefix (Medicine): A prefix in medical terminology is a word beginning used to specify the type of disorder, disease, condition, or procedure.
- Root (Medicine): A root in medical terminology is the main part of a word that contains its primary meaning.
- Combining Form (Medicine): A combining form in medical terminology is a root with a vowel attached to it, most commonly the letter 'o'. This vowel is known as the combining vowel because it combines the root with the rest of the term.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Suffix
- Wikipedia's article - Suffix
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