Set 3 Flashcards
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-RRHAGIA, -RRHAGE
Bleeding; abnormal, excessive fluid discharge
Ex. Hemorrhage- bleeding out
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-RRHAPHY
To suture
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-RRHEA
Abnormal flow or discharge
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-SCLEROSIS
Abnormal hardening
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-PATHY
Disease, suffering, feeling, emotion
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-PAUSE
Stopping
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-PEXY
Surgical fixation, to put in place
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-PLASTY
Surgical repair
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-PLEGIA
Paralysis
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-PTOSIS
Prolapsed, dropping forward
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-PNEA
Breathing
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-RRHEXIS
Rupture
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-SCOPE
Instrument for visual examination
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-SCOPY
To see, visual examination
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-OLOGIST
Specialist
Ex. Cardiologist- CHRISTINA YANG HEAD OF CARDIAC SURGERY AT GREY SLOAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
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-OLOGY
The science or study of
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-OMA
Tumor
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-OSIS
Abnormal condition
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-OSTOMY
Surgical creation of an opening
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-OTOMY
Surgical incision