Suffixes- Surgical Procedures Flashcards
1
Q
-clasis
A
to crush; to break
2
Q
-tripsy
A
to surgically crush
3
Q
-ectomy
A
removal excision
4
Q
-stomy
A
creation of an opening into
5
Q
-tomy
A
incision into; incise
6
Q
-desis
A
fixation, to bind
7
Q
-pexy
A
fixation, to put in place
8
Q
-centesis
A
puncture to remove fluid
9
Q
-ectasis
A
dilation; expansion
10
Q
-lysis
A
to loosen; to set free; to break down
11
Q
-lytic
A
to loosen; to set free; to break down
12
Q
–plasty
A
surgical repair; plastic repair
13
Q
-scopy
A
visual examination with an instrument
