Medical Terminology - Suffixes - centesis

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What does the suffix '-tripsy' mean?

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surgical crushing

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What is the meaning of the suffix '-tomy'?

Back

cutting, incision

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Define the suffix '-scopy'.

Back

visual examination with a lighted instrument

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What does the suffix '-ectomy' refer to?

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Surgical removal, excision

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What is the meaning of the suffix '-pexy'?

Back

surgical fixation

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What does the suffix '-plasty' mean?

Back

surgical repair or reconstruction

Front

Define the suffix '-ostomy'.

Back

surgical creation of an opening

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What does the suffix '-rrhaphy' refer to?

Back

surgical suturing

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What is the meaning of the suffix '-lysis'?

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destruction, breakdown, or separation

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Define the suffix '-gram'.

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a record or picture