Suffix Meanings Quiz

What does the suffix "-tripsy" mean?

• Cutting operation, incision

• Crushing

• Surgical repair

• Removal of part or all of an organ

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

• Opening

• Surgical puncture to remove fluid

• Cutting operation, incision

• Maintaining a state

Which suffix means "opening"?

• -stomy

• -ectomy

• -lysis

• -plasty

What does the suffix "-stasis" refer to?

• Maintaining a state

• Surgical repair

• Destruction or destruction

• Fixation, usually done surgically

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Which suffix is used for "surgical repair"?

• -plasty

• -centesis

• -lysis

• -ectomy

What is the meaning of the suffix "-rrhaphy"?

• Surgical suturing

• Removal of part or all of an organ

• Fixation, usually done surgically

• Destruction or destruction

Which suffix means "fixation, usually done surgically"?

• -pexy

• -lysis

• -ectomy

• -centesis

What does the suffix "-lysis" mean?

• Destruction or destruction

• Surgical puncture to remove fluid

• Maintaining a state

• Opening

Which suffix is used for "removal of part or all of an organ or body part"?

• -ectomy

• -tripsy

• -rrhaphy

• -pexy

What is the meaning of the suffix "-centesis"?

• Surgical puncture to remove fluid

• Crushing

• Fixation, usually done surgically

• Surgical repair