Match the meanings with the suffixes.

--stasis
A)bursting forth of blood
B)digestion
C)eating, swallowing
D)flow, discharge
E)involuntary contraction of muscles
F)opening
G)spitting
H)stopping, controlling
I)stretching, dilation, widening
J)surgical repair
K)suture
L)tightening, narrowing, stricture
M)vomiting

Question

Match the meanings with the suffixes.

--stasis
A)bursting forth of blood
B)digestion
C)eating, swallowing
D)flow, discharge
E)involuntary contraction of muscles
F)opening
G)spitting
H)stopping, controlling
I)stretching, dilation, widening
J)surgical repair
K)suture
L)tightening, narrowing, stricture
M)vomiting

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The suffix "-stasis" refers to stopping or controlling, as in the medical term "hemostasis," which means the stopping of bleeding.

Match the Meanings with the Suffixes