Medical - Procedure suffixes

What does the suffix -centesis mean (e.g., Thoracentesis)?

• Surgical fixation
• Surgical puncture to remove fluid
• Device for measuring
• Incision

What does the suffix -desis mean (e.g., Pleurodesis)?

• Surgical binding
• Visual examination
• Record; picture
• Surgical removal

What does the suffix -ectomy mean (e.g., Mastectomy)?

• Incision
• Opening
• Cut out; Removal
• Fixation

What does the suffix -gram mean (e.g., Electrocardiogram)?

• Record; Picture
• Crushing
• Instrument for suturing
• Visual test

What does the suffix -graph mean (e.g., Electrocardiograph)?

• Device for measuring
• Instrument to create a record
• Visual examination
• Incision

What does the suffix -graphy mean (e.g., Echocardiography)?

• Surgical binding
• To record or take a picture
• Suture of organ
• Surgical removal

What does the suffix -meter mean (e.g., Sphygmomanometer)?

• Visual aid
• Device used for measuring
• Organ removal
• Opening

What does the suffix -opsy mean (e.g., Biopsy)?

• Visual examination
• Instrument for recording
• Surgical fixation
• Binding

What does the suffix -ostomy mean (e.g., Colostomy)?

• Surgical puncture
• Suture
• Opening
• Cut out

What does the suffix -otomy mean (e.g., Laparotomy)?

• Instrument for viewing
• Incision
• Binding
• Reconstruction