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Medical Suffixes
-graphy
Commonly used in imaging techniques like radiography or angiography.
Literal Meaning
Process of recording
Actual Meaning
This means THE PROCESS of making a recording. So "mammography" is the process of taking breast X-rays.
Examples in Context

Mammography is a specific type of imaging for breast tissue.

Helpful Tips
  • 1Think of '-graphy' as capturing an image or data.
  • 2Remember it as a suffix used in many imaging disciplines.
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