-eal, -ial

Suffix Routine Blood Collections

Pertaining to.

Example: esophageal (pertaining to the esophagus)

Sources

• Appendix A: Word Parts and What They Mean · MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine
• Understanding Medical Words: A Tutorial · MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine

Terms built with -eal, -ial

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