Suffixes of Diagnosis & Surgery Flashcards
1
Q
-graph
A
instrument for recording data
2
Q
-graphy
A
act of recording data
3
Q
-gram
A
a record of data
4
Q
-meter
A
instrument for measuring
5
Q
-metry
A
measurement of
6
Q
-scope
A
instrument for viewing or examining
7
Q
-scopy
A
examination of
8
Q
-centesis
A
puncture, tap
9
Q
-desis
A
binding, fusion
10
Q
-ectomy
A
excision, surgical removal
11
Q
-pexy
A
surgical fixation
12
Q
-plasty
A
plastic repair, plastic surgery, reconstruction
13
Q
-rhaphy
A
surgical repair, suture
14
Q
-stomy
A
surgical creation of an opening
15
Q
-tome
A
instrument for incising (cutting)
