Suffix

Question 1

-otomy

Answer 1

a surgical procedure in which a structure is cut

Question 2

-ectomy

Answer 2

a surgical procedure where a portion of tissue is removed or resected

Question 3

-stomy

Answer 3

a surgical procedure in which a new opening is made (temporary or permanent)

Question 4

-plasty

Answer 4

a surgical procedure where an alteration is performed to an organ or body structure

(usually permanent and can also refer to the implantation of an artificial prosthesis)

Question 5

-pexy

Answer 5

a surgical procedure that temporarily or permanently creates an adhesion between two structures

Question 6

-oscopy

Answer 6

a procedure using an optical instrument to visualize organs or structures (endoscope, arthroscope, otoscope, etc.)

Question 7

-rrhaphy

Answer 7

a surgical procedure in which a structure is sutured or repaired

Question 8

-centesis

Answer 8

a procedure in which a cavity or structure is punctured to aspirate fluid, air or tissue

(also called paracentesis)