Medical Suffix
-dynia
-dynia means pain (from the Greek odyne, meaning pain).
What does -dynia mean?
The suffix -dynia means pain. It comes from the Greek word odyne. It appears at the end of words naming pain in a particular part of the body. For example, mastodynia means breast pain. It has the same meaning as the more common suffix -algia.
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Frequently asked questions
What does -dynia mean?
The suffix -dynia means pain and comes from Greek.
What does mastodynia mean?
It means breast pain, combining mast/o (breast) with -dynia (pain).
What is the difference between -dynia and -algia?
Both mean pain. They are often interchangeable, though certain established terms favour one or the other.
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