Suffix -cele indicates which condition?

Suffix -cele indicates which condition?

• A. Cyst
• B. Hernia
• C. Swelling
• D. Ulcer

Answer: (B)

Understanding suffix -cele: it indicates a hernia or protrusion of an organ through its normal boundaries, presenting as a swelling in an abnormal location. This is seen in terms like cystocele, where the bladder protrudes into the vaginal wall, or rectocele, where the rectum protrudes. So -cele specifically signals herniation/protrusion rather than a simple cyst or a general ulcer.

Understanding suffix -cele: it indicates a hernia or protrusion of an organ through its normal boundaries, presenting as a swelling in an abnormal location. This is seen in terms like cystocele, where the bladder protrudes into the vaginal wall, or rectocele, where the rectum protrudes. So -cele specifically signals herniation/protrusion rather than a simple cyst or a general ulcer.