Suffixes

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Suffixes

A suffix is a letter or letters added to the end of a word to add meaning to that word.
Like prefixes, they can be grouped by categories. Suffixes can pertain to a:
  • Condition
  • Diagnosis
  • Surgical procedure
  • Symptom