2.2.1 - Suffixes Relating to Technical Procedures (Surgical) Flashcards by Allyssa L | Brainscape

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-centesis

A

aspiration or puncture to remove fluid

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-clasis

A

to crush or break surgically

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-cleisis

A

closure

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-desis

A

binding, fixation

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-ectasis; ectasia

A

dilation, expansion

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-ectomy

A

removal, excision

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-lysis; lytic

A

break down; release; set free; destroy

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-pexy

A

surgical fixation

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-plasty

A

surgical repair or correction

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-rrhaphy

A

suture, repair

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-scope

A

instrument for viewing

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-scopy

A

visual examination with an instrument

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-stomy

A

to create a more or less permanent opening

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-tome

A

instrument for cutting

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-tomy

A

incision into; to incise

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-tripsy

A

to surgically crush or break