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Suffixes - Medical Instruments, Machines, Specialties
List of suffixes for instruments, machines, specialties
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11/15/2016
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-scope
 Definition
instrument for looking into
Term
-oscopy
 Definition

procedure using a scope;

procedure to look into the body
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-tome
 Definition
instrument for cutting a thin section
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-graph
 Definition
instrument/machine that records
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-graphy
 Definition
diagnostic procedure
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-gram
 Definition
recording or "picture"
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-
 Definition
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-meter
 Definition
instrument used to measure or count
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-metry
 Definition
procedure used to measure or count
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-ology
 Definition
study of
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-ist
 Definition
one who studies
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-ologist
 Definition
one who studies
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-iatrist
 Definition
one who studies
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-ician
 Definition
one who studies
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-er, -itioner
 Definition
one who studies
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chiropractor
 Definition

doctor who treats with manipulation

(chir/o = hand)
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naturopath
 Definition
treats with "natural" forces or substances
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