-ium
Suffix Medical Terminology
Structure or tissue.
Example: pericardium (tissue sac around the heart)
Terms built with -ium
- atriumOne of the two upper chambers of the heart that receive blood returning to the heart.
- deliriumSudden, often reversible confusion, which may be caused by infection, fever or low oxygen.
- premiumThe amount paid, often monthly, to buy and keep health insurance.
Related terms
- tissueA group of similar cells working together to perform a specific function.
- -iasisCondition or formation of, often abnormal.
- -iatry, -iatristMedical treatment (-iatry) or the specialist who provides it (-iatrist).
- -ismCondition or state.
- -itisInflammation.
- -logistSpecialist in the study and treatment of a body part or disease.
- -logyStudy of.
- -lysisBreaking down, destruction, or dissolving.
- -malaciaSoftening.
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