MCQ IN MEDICINE

MEDICINE MCQ

RESPIRATORY MEDICINE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The suffix-algia means
A
pain
B
rupture
C
flow, discharge
D
to suture
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -For example, the word element-algia means “pain” or “ache", which can be combined with other word elements referring to parts of the body. Thus, myalgia refers to a pain or ache in a muscle or muscles.

Detailed explanation-2: -algia: Word ending indicating pain, as in arthralgia (joint pain), cephalgia (headache), fibromyalgia, mastalgia (breast pain), myalgia (muscle pain), and neuralgia (nerve pain).

Detailed explanation-3: –algia. n combining form. denoting pain or a painful condition of the part specifiedneuralgia; odontalgia.

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