Intro (Case) Flashcards
1
Q
Eponyms
A
Named after an individual that contributed
2
Q
Descriptive names
A
Anatomical term with Greek suffixes
3
Q
-centesis
A
to pierce
4
Q
paracentesis
A
puncture of body cavity with needle or catheter to aspirate air of fluid
5
Q
-desis
A
binding
- tenodesis
- arthrodesis
6
Q
-ectomy
A
to excise
7
Q
-ostomy
A
stoma or mouth
8
Q
-otomy
A
to incise
9
Q
-pexy
A
fixation
10
Q
-plasty
A
formed or shaped
11
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-orrhaphy
A
suture
