Procedure Suffixes Flashcards

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-centesis

A

Surgical puncture to remove fluid

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2
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-desis

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Surgical binding

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3
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-ectomy

A

Surgical removal

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4
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-gram

A

Record; Picture

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5
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-graph

A

Instrument used to record or take a picture.

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6
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-graphy

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To record or take a picture.

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7
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-meter

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Device used for measuring.

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8
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-opsy

A

Visual examination

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9
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-ostomy

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Opening

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10
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-otomy

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Incision

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11
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-pexy

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Surgical fixation

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12
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-plasty

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Surgical reconstruction

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13
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-scope

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For examining

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