Suffixes are added to the end of words to change their meaning. Common medical suffixes like -itis indicate inflammation, -osis refers to a condition or disease, and -pathy relates to disease. Terms ending in -ology relate to the study of something, while -ectomy means the surgical removal of something.

1. Suffixes
Prefix
•Attaches to the end of the word and carries the underlying meaning of the word.
•Indicate procedure, diagnosis or what is happening .
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2. Apply Your Knowledge
Using suffixes, match the meanings.
Meaning Term
•Inflammation -itis
•Condition
-osis
•Disease
-pathy
•Study of
•Surgical removal -ology
-ectomy
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