Chapter 2 Surgical Suffixes Flashcards by Lily Noonan

Q

Clasis

A

To break; surgical fracture

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Desis

A

Binding,fixation(of bone or joint)

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Q

Lysis

A

Separation; destruction; loosening

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Q

rrhaphy

A

Suture

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Pexy

A

Fixation of an organ

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Q

Plasty

A

Surgical repair

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Q

Tome

A

Instrument to cut

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Tomy

A

Incision

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Tripsy

A

Crushing

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Centesis

A

Surgical puncture

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Q

Stomy

A

Form an opening

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