Medical Suffixes - Procedures

Question 1

-ostomy

Answer 1

To surgically create an artificial opening or stoma
Colostomy
Colostomy = A surgery that creates a new opening for the colon to pass through the abdominal wall

Question 2

-otomy

Answer 2

To make an incision or cut into
Laparotomy
Laparotomy = A surgical incision into the abdominal cavity

Question 3

-ectomy

Answer 3

The surgical removal or excision of
Nephrectomy
Nephrectomy = The surgical removal of a kidney or part of a kidney

Question 4

-oscopy

Answer 4

The examination or viewing of (especially with a
scope - an instrument used to view or observe)
Cystoscopy
Cystoscopy = The use of a scope to visualize the inside of the bladder

Question 5

-centesis

Answer 5

To puncture or the aspiration of
Arthrocentesis
Arthrocentesis = The puncture of a joint especially for the aspiration of fluid from the joint space

Question 6

-plasty

Answer 6

A surgical procedure for the repair, restoration, or replacement of a part of the body
Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty = A surgery that changes the shape of the nose

Question 7

-otripsy

Answer 7

Crushing
Lithotripsy
Lithotripsy = A procedure that crushes a stone (such as a kidney stone)

Question 8

-desis

Answer 8

Binding or fusing together
Pleurodesis
Pleurodesis = The procedure of fusing or adhering the layers of the pleura together (thin membrane covering the lungs and chest wall)

Question 9

-scope

Answer 9

The instrument used to view or observe a body part
Otoscope
Otoscope = The instrument used to examine the ear

Question 10

-opsy

Answer 10

Examination or inspection of
Biopsy
Biopsy = The removal of cells or tissues for examination