Suffixes For Surgical Procedures Ch2 Flashcards
0
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Tomy
A
To cut into
1
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Ectomy
A
To surgically remove
2
Q
Stomy
A
To make a new opening in a hollow organ
3
Q
Rrhaphy
A
To surgically repair by joining in a seam or by suturing together
4
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Pexy
A
Fixation or suturing
5
Q
Plasty
A
To shape or surgically form
6
Q
Tripsy
A
To crush or destroy
7
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Centesis
A
To puncture to remove fluid or gas
