Which term refers to a hernia-related suffix?

• A. Cent
• B. Cele
• C. Card
• D. Cardio

Answer: (B)

The suffix that signals a hernia or protrusion is -cele. In medical terms, -cele is added to a root to indicate that a part has herniated or swelled into an adjacent space. Classic examples include rectocele (the rectum protrudes into the vaginal wall), cystocele (the bladder protrudes into the vaginal wall), and enterocele (small intestine protrudes into the pelvic area). This makes -cele the best match for a hernia-related suffix. Other options don’t convey herniation: -cent isn’t used as a hernia suffix, and -card and -cardio relate to the heart.