Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) Practice Exam

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Which term is used to describe something that is "produced by" in medical terminology?

-genic
-ectomy
-emia
-itis

The correct answer is: -genic

The term that is used to describe something that is "produced by" in medical terminology is represented by the suffix "-genic." This suffix is commonly utilized to indicate something that originates from or is caused by a specific factor. For example, "carcinogenic" refers to substances that produce or promote cancer, and "pathogenic" pertains to organisms that cause disease. The other options include terms with quite different meanings. The suffix "-ectomy" refers to the surgical removal of a specific body part or tissue, "-emia" relates to a condition of the blood or the presence of a substance in the blood, and "-itis" indicates inflammation of a particular organ or tissue. Each of these suffixes serves a unique purpose in medical terminology, but none convey the concept of being "produced by" as effectively as "-genic."