Additional Suffixes Flashcards
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-stenosis
A
Narrowing, tightening, stricture (opposite of -ectasis)
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Transhepatic Cholangiography
A
Test for choledocholithiasis (stones in the common bile duct)
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-rrhea
A
Flow, discharge
3
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Anastomosis
A
Cholecystojejunostomy
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Choledoch/o
A
Common bile duct
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Proptosis
A
Forward protrusion of the eye
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Paracentesis
A
Surgical puncture to remove fluid from the abdomen
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Sialolithiasis
A
Salivary stones
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Laparoscopy
A
Visual examination of the abdomen with a laparoscope.
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Menorrhagia
A
Heavy menstrual discharge
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Gingivectomy
A
Periodontal procedure
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Cecal Volvulus
A
Twisting of part of the intestine upon itself.
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Melena
A
Black stool/ stool containing blood
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Gastroscopy
A
To detect ulcer
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Esophageal Atresia
A
Esophagus does not open to the stomach at birth
