Suffixes for diagnostic procedures Flashcards
1
Q
gram
A
a record of data
2
Q
graph
A
instruments for recording data
3
Q
graphy
A
act of recording data
4
Q
meter
A
instrument for measurement
5
Q
scope
A
instrument for viewing or examining
6
Q
scopy
A
examination of
7
Q
centesis
A
puncture tap
8
Q
desis
A
binding or fusion
9
Q
extomy
A
excision or surgical removal
10
Q
pexy
A
surgical fixation
11
Q
plasty
A
plastic repair, plastic surgery, reconstruction
12
Q
rraphy
A
surgical repair, suture
13
Q
stomy
A
surgical creation of an opening
14
Q
tome
A
instrument for cutting
15
Q
tomy
A
incision or cutting
