Medical Terminology - The Basics, Lesson 1.3 - Surgery

This video tutorial covers medical terminology related to surgery, focusing on prefixes and suffixes that describe surgical processes, instruments, and grafting. It explains terms like ectomy, otomy, ostomy, and more, providing examples such as splenectomy and tracheotomy. The video also discusses surgical instruments and types of grafts, including autografts, allografts, and xenografts. Additionally, it touches on chemotherapy and includes practice exercises to reinforce learning.

What does the suffix 'ectomy' signify in medical terminology?

• Fixation

• Surgical repair

• Excision or removal

• Incision or cutting

Which suffix is used to denote the process of making an incision?

• Ostomy

• Automy

• Plasty

• Sect

What does the suffix 'centesis' refer to?

• Crushing

• Removal of fluid or aspiration

• Surgical union

• Irrigation or washing

The suffix 'tripsy' is associated with which of the following actions?

• Suturing

• Crushing

• Measuring

• Viewing

What does the suffix 'opsy' mean in medical terms?

• Incision

• Fixation

• Recording

• Examination or inspection

Which prefix is used to denote sound in medical instruments?

• Echo

• Electro

• Xeno

• Auto

What does the prefix 'auto' signify in grafting terminology?

• From the same person

• From a different species

• Chemical treatment

• From a different person

In the context of surgery, what does 'chemo' refer to?

• Chemical

• Electrical charge

• Surgical repair

• Sound

What does the term 'colostomy' mean?

• Suturing the colon

• Incision into the colon

• Removal of the colon

• Making a hole in the colon

The term 'lithotripsy' involves which of the following processes?

• Crushing stones

• Measuring stones

• Viewing stones

• Removing stones