SR 12 - Surgical Speak Flashcards
1
Q
-ectomy
A
To surgically remove part/all of a structure/organ
2
Q
-orraphy
A
Surgical repair
3
Q
-otomy
A
Surgical incision into an organ
4
Q
-ostomy
A
Surgically created opening between two organs, or organs and skin
5
Q
-plasty
A
Surgical ‘shaping’ or formation