Medical Terminology (BIO 110) – 40+ Suffixes for Anatomy & Coding – Conditions, Procedures, Structures

This concise document provides over 40 medical suffixes commonly used in anatomy, clinical diagnosis, and medical coding. It focuses on the meanings and applications of suffixes such as -itis (inflammation), -algia (pain), -megaly (enlargement), -oma (tumor), -rrhea (discharge), and -sclerosis (hardening), which are essential in understanding and constructing medical terms. The guide also highlights suffixes that describe conditions (-osis, -pathy, -emia), procedures (-rrhaphy, -rrhexis, -plasty), and structural references (-icle, -um, -ole) used across multiple body systems. It is formatted for quick memorization and ideal for test prep, particularly in courses involving medical billing, anatomy for coding, or introductory healthcare terminology. This resource is especially useful for students in BIO 110 – Introduction to Medical Terminology, and those studying medical coding, health information management, nursing, radiology, health sciences, and clinical documentation. It serves as a foundational reference for learning how suffixes define medical word meanings, diagnoses, and procedures. Keywords: medical terminology, BIO 110, suffixes, anatomy, coding terms, inflammation, disease terms, healthcare vocabulary, medical conditions, clinical language, nursing, health science, medical coding, exam prep