Procedure Suffixes Flashcards
1
Q
-centesis
A
Surgical puncture to remove fluid
2
Q
-desis
A
Surgical binding
3
Q
-ectomy
A
Surgical removal
4
Q
-gram
A
Record; Picture
5
Q
-graph
A
Instrument used to record or take a picture.
6
Q
-graphy
A
To record or take a picture.
7
Q
-meter
A
Device used for measuring.
8
Q
-opsy
A
Visual examination
9
Q
-ostomy
A
Opening
10
Q
-otomy
A
Incision
11
Q
-pexy
A
Surgical fixation
12
Q
-plasty
A
Surgical reconstruction
13
Q
-scope
A
For examining