SUFFIX_SURGICAL Flashcards
1
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Root-centesis
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Def: Surgical puncture.
Use: Arthr-o-centesis
2
Q
Root-desis
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Def: Fixation.
Use: arthr-o-desis
3
Q
Root-ectomy
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Def: Surgical removal.
Use: append-ectomy
4
Q
Root-plasty
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Def: Surgical repair.
Use: rhin-o-plasty
5
Q
Root-rrhapy
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Def: Surgical suture.
Use: herni-o-rrhaphy
6
Q
Root-stomy
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Def: Surgical formation of an opening.
Use: trache-o-stomy
7
Q
Root-tomy
A
Def: Surgical incision.
Use: trach-o-tomy
8
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Root-tripsy
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Def: Crushing.
Use: lith-o-tripsy
