Chapter 5 - Compound Word Endings Flashcards

1
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-cele

A

Indicates the presence of a hernia - refers to a condition

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2
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-centesis

A

A surgical puncture

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3
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-ptosis

A

Dropping
Downward displacement

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4
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-pexy

A

A surgical procedure to rectify what was caused by -ptosis

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