The suffix for tumor is . Use what is necessary from encephal/o to build a word for brain tumor: ________/_________________ . The Greek word kele means an abnormal protrusion, swelling, or a...

The suffix for tumor is . Use what is necessary from encephal/o to build a word for brain tumor: ________/_________________ .

The Greek word kele means an abnormal protrusion, swelling, or a herniation. Think of a keel on a sailboat. It is a protrusion from the bottom of the boat that is used to stabilize and guide the boat. The suffix –cele originates from kele and is used in medical terms indicating herniation.