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musculoskeletal suffixes
26 musculoskeletal suffixes
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Medical
Undergraduate 1
08/07/2025

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-al-: Pertaining to 

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Femoral- pertaining to the femur, the largest bone in the body, located in the thigh

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-algia: Pain

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Myalgia- Pain in a muscle, often caused by overuse, injury, or systemic conditions like fibromyalgia.

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-ar: pertaining to

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Patellar- pertaining to the kneecap(patella), a small bone that protects the knee joint and assists in movement 

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-asthenia: Weakness

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Myasthenia- muscle weakness, commonly associated with conditions like myasthenia gravis, an autoimmune disorder affecting neuromuscular function.

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-Centesis: Surgical puncture to aspirate fluid

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Arthrocentesis- Surgical puncture of a joint to remove fluid for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes, often used to relieve swelling or analyze joint conditions 

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-Clasia: Break 

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Osteoclasia- Surgical breaking of bone tissue to correct deformities or aid in the healing process in severe cases

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-Clast: Break 

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Osteoclast- A specialized bone cell that breaks down tissue during bone remodeling and repair.

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-Desis: Surgical fixation, fusion

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Arthrodesis- Surgical fusion of a joint to provide stability and reduce pain, often used for severe arthritis.

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-ectomy: Excision, surgical removal, cutting out 

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Tenectomy- Surgical removal of part of a tendon, often performed to treat chronic tendon inflammation or injury

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-Gram: the record, radiographic image

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Myogram- a record of muscle contraction activity, often used to diagnose neuromuscular disorders 

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-Graphy: Process of recording, radiographic imaging 

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Arthrography- imaging of a joint using contrast joint dye to assess joint structures such as cartilage, ligaments, and bones.

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-ic: Pertaining to

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Thoracic- pertaining to the thorax (chest), which houses the lungs, heart, and other vital structures.

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-Itis: Inflammation

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Myositis- inflammation of muscle tissue, which can be caused by infections, autoimmune disorders, or trauma.

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-Lysis: Loosening, separating, dissolution

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-Lysis: Loosening, separating, dissolution

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Osteolysis- Destruction or dissolution of bone tissue, often seen in conditions like bone metastasis or infection.

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-malacia: Softening 

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Chondromalacia- Softening of cartilage, particularly in the knee, leading to pain and difficulty with movement 

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-oid: Resembling

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Myeloid- Resembling bone marrow, often used to describe cells or issues related to hematopoiesis

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-oma: Tumor 

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Rhabdomyoma- A benign tumor of muscle tissue, typically found in the heart or skeletal muscles 

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-osis: Abnormal condition

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Scoliosis- Abnormal curvature of the spine, which can cause back pain, reduced mobility, and postural issues.

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