The Suffix -Itis Means

question 76

Multiple Choice

The suffix -itis means:

• A)inflammation of; infection of.
• B)medical treatment.
• C)disease; suffering.
• D)swelling; inflammation of.

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Definitions:

Kidney

A pair of organs in the human body that are essential for removing waste products from the blood and regulating blood pressure, electrolyte balance, and red blood cell production.

Renal Pelvis

The central part of the kidney where urine collects before being passed into the ureter.

Cystectomy

A surgical operation to remove the urinary bladder.

Surgical Excision

The process of removing tissue or part of an organ by a surgical procedure.