Suffies (Procedures)

Question 1

-centesis

Answer 1

Surgical puncture
Ex: Abdominocentesis
Surgical puncture of the abdominal cavity to remove fluid

Question 2

-ectomy

Answer 2

Surgical Removal
Ex: Tonsillectomy
Surgical removal of tonsils

Question 3

-gram

Answer 3

A record
Ex: Electrocardiogram
A recording of the heart beat

Question 4

-graphy

Answer 4

The process of recording
Ex: Coronary Angiography
The process of making a radiographic study of the coronary arteries after inserting a contrast dye.

Question 5

-ostomy

Answer 5

Surgical creation of an artificial opening to the body surface.
Ex: Colostomy
Surgical creation of an artificial excretory opening between the colon and body surface

Question 6

-otomy

Answer 6

Cutting or surgical incision
Ex: Phlebotomy
The puncture of the vein for the purpose of drawing blood.

Question 7

-plasty

Answer 7

Surgical repair
Ex: Valvuloplasty
Surgical repair or replacement of a faulty heart valve.