1. Which suffix means pain or suffering? a. -ectomy b. -algia c. -itis d. -rrhaphy ANSWER: b FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. The suffix -ectomy means surgical removal or cutting out. b. Correct. The suffix -algia means pain or suffering. c. Incorrect. The suffix -itis means inflammation. d. Incorrect. The suffix -rrhaphy means surgical suturing. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MT9e.EHRL.22.1.4 - Define the commonly used word roots, combining forms, suffixes, and prefixes introduced in this chapter. TOPICS: Suffixes Related to Pathology KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember DATE CREATED: 8/22/2021 4:51 PM DATE MODIFIED: 8/22/2021 4:51 PM 2. In the medical term neuroplasty, what does the suffix -plasty mean? a. surgical repair b. bleeding c. flow or discharge d. disease ANSWER: a FEEDBACK: a. Correct. The suffix -plasty means surgical repair. Neuroplasty is the surgical repair of a nerve. b. Incorrect. The suffix that means bleeding is -rrhage. c. Incorrect. The suffix that means flow or discharge is -rrhea. d. Incorrect. The suffix for disease or abnormal condition is -osis.