Suffix (surgical Procedures) Flashcards
1
Q
Centesis
A
Puncture a cavity to remove fluid
E.
Amniocentesis
2
Q
ectomy
A
Surgical removal or excision
E.
Hysterectomy
3
Q
ostomy
A
A new permanent opening
E.
Tracheostomy
4
Q
otomy
A
Cutting into, incision
E.
Gastrotomy
5
Q
orrhaphy
A
Surgical repair or suture
E.
Gastrorrhaphy
6
Q
opexy
A
Surgical fixation
E.
Nephoropexy
7
Q
oplasty
A
Surgical repair
E.
Phinoplasty
8
Q
otripsy
A
Crushing or destroying
E.
Lithotripsy
