LIST OF COMMON SURGERY TERMS

Question 1

angio-

Answer 1

related to blood vessel

Question 2

arthr-

Answer 2

related to a joint

Question 3

bi-

Answer 3

two

Question 4

colono-

Answer 4

related to large intestine colon

Question 5

colpo-

Answer 5

related to the vagina

Question 6

cysto-

Answer 6

related to the bladder

Question 7

encephal-

Answer 7

related to the brain

Question 8

gastr-

Answer 8

related to stomach

Question 9

hepat-

Answer 9

related to the liver

Question 10

lamino-

Answer 10

related to the lamina (posterior aspect of vertebra)

Question 11

lapar-

Answer 11

related to the abdominal cavity

Question 12

myo-

Answer 12

related to muscle tissue

Question 13

lobo-

Answer 13

related to a lobe (of the brain or lungs)

Question 14

nephro-

Answer 14

related to the kidney

Question 15

oophor-

Answer 15

related to the ovary

Question 16

orchid-

Answer 16

related to the testicle

Question 17

rhino-

Answer 17

related to the nose

Question 18

thoraco-

Answer 18

related to the chest

Question 19

-centesis-plasty : to modify or reshape (sometimes entails replacement with a prosthesis)-rrhaphy : to strengthen, usually with suture

Answer 19

surgical puncture

Question 20

-opsy

Answer 20

looking at

Question 21

-tripsy

Answer 21

crushing or breaking up

Question 22

-desis

Answer 22

fusion of two parts into one, stabilization

Question 23

-pexy

Answer 23

to fix or secure

Question 24

-oscopy

Answer 24

viewing of, normally with a scope

Question 25

-otomy or -tomy

Answer 25

surgical incision

Question 26

-plasty

Answer 26

to modify or reshape (sometimes entails replacement with a prosthesis)

Question 27

-rrhaphy

Answer 27

to strengthen, usually with suture

Question 28

Mono-, uni-

Answer 28

Number = One Example = Unilateral

Question 29

Bi-

Answer 29

Number = Two Example = Bilateral

Question 30

Tri-

Answer 30

Number = Three Example = Triplicate

Question 31

Ab-

Answer 31

Meaning = Away from Example = Abduction

Question 32

Ad-

Answer 32

Meaning = Toward Example =Adduction

Question 33

Ecto-, exo-

Answer 33

Meaning = Outside Example = Ectoparasite

Question 34

Endo-

Answer 34

Meaning = Inside Example = Endoderm

Question 35

Epi-

Answer 35

Meaning = Upon Example = Epinenephrine

Question 36

Anterior or ventral

Answer 36

Meaning = At or near the front surface of the body Example = “Anterior nerves”

Question 37

Superior

Answer 37

Meaning = Above Example = “Superior (cranial) aspect”

Question 38

Posterior or dorsal

Answer 38

Meaning = At or near the real surface of the body Example = “Dorsal surface of the hand”

Question 39

Distal

Answer 39

Meaning = Farthest from center Example = “Axons distal to the injury”

Question 40

Inferior

Answer 40

Meaning = Below Example = “Inferior aspect”

Question 41

Lateral

Answer 41

Meaning = Side Example = “Lateral aspect”

Question 42

Abdominal

Answer 42

abdomen

Question 43

Buccal

Answer 43

Cheek

Question 44

Digital

Answer 44

Fingers and toes

Question 45

Cranial

Answer 45

Skull

Question 46

Femoral

Answer 46

Thigh

Question 47

Gluteal

Answer 47

Buttock

Question 48

Hallux

Answer 48

Great toe

Question 49

Lumbar

Answer 49

Loin (lowest part of the spine below the false ribs and between the hips)

Question 50

Mammary

Answer 50

Breast

Question 51

Nasal

Answer 51

Nose

Question 52

Occipital

Answer 52

Back of head

Question 53

Pectoral

Answer 53

Chest

Question 54

Sternal

Answer 54

Breastbone

Question 55

Thoracic

Answer 55

Chest

Question 56

Umbilical

Answer 56

Navel

Question 57

Ventral

Answer 57

Belly

Question 58

Ambi-

Answer 58

Meaning = Both Example = Ambidextrous

Question 59

Dys-

Answer 59

Meaning = Bad, painful, difficult Example = Dyslexia

Question 60

Eu-

Answer 60

Meaning = Good, normal Example = Eukaryote

Question 61

Homo-

Answer 61

Meaning = Same Example = Homogenous

Question 62

Iso-

Answer 62

Meaning = Equal, same Example = Isotope

Question 63

Mal-

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Meaning = Bad, poor Example = Malnutrition

Question 64

-emia

Answer 64

Meaning = Blood Example = Hypoglycemia

Question 65

-itis

Answer 65

Meaning = Inflammation Example = Bronchitis

Question 66

-lysis

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Meaning = Destruction, break down Example = Dialysis

Question 67

-oid

Answer 67

Meaning = Like Example = Haploid

Question 68

-opathy

Answer 68

Meaning = Disease of Example = Neuropathy

Question 69

-pnea

Answer 69

Meaning = Breathing Example = Sleep apnea

Question 70

-ectomy

Answer 70

Meaning = Surgical removal or excision Example = Hysterectomy

Question 71

-centesis

Answer 71

Meaning = Puncture a cavity to remove fluid Example = Amniocentesis

Question 72

-ostomy

Answer 72

Meaning = A new permanent opening Example = Tracheostomy

Question 73

-orrhaphy

Answer 73

Meaning = Surgical repair or suture Example = Gastrorrhaphy

Question 74

-opexy

Answer 74

Meaning = Surgical fixation Example = Nephropexy

Question 75

-oplasty

Answer 75

Meaning = Surgical repair Example = Rhinoplasty

Question 76

-otripsy

Answer 76

Meaning = Crushing or destroying Example =Lithotripsy

Answer 77

Meaning = Example =

Question 78

-otomy

Answer 78

Meaning = Cutting into, incision Example = Gastrotomy

Question 79

-algia

Answer 79

Meaning = Pain Example = Myalgia

Question 80

Inguinal

Answer 80

Groin

Question 81

Proximal

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Meaning = Nearest to center Example = "Proximal end of the forearm”

Question 82

-ostomy or -stomy

Answer 82

surgically creating a hole (a new "mouth" or "stoma")

Question 83

-ectomy

Answer 83

surgical removal The term 'resection' is also used, especially when referring to a tumor.

Question 84

vas-

Answer 84

related to a duct, usually the vas deferens

Question 85

mammo-

Answer 85

and masto-: related to the breast

Question 86

hyster-

Answer 86

related to the uterus