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1
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Define this pathologocial suffix

-lysis

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Breakdown

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2
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Define this pathologocial suffix

-itis

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Inflammation

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3
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Define this pathologocial suffix

-megaly

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Enlargement

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4
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Define this pathologocial suffix

-rrhage

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Bursting forth

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5
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Define this pathologocial suffix

-rrhoea

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Flow

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6
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Define this pathologocial suffix

-sclerosis

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Hardening

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7
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Define this pathologocial suffix

-stenosis

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Narrowing

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8
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Define this pathologocial suffix

-malacia

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Softening

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9
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Define this pathologocial suffix

-algia

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Pain

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10
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Define this pathologocial suffix

-dynia

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Pain

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11
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Define this pathologocial suffix

-coele

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Cavity/space

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12
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Define this pathologocial suffix

-ectasia

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Dilation

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13
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Define this pathologocial suffix

-plegia

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Paralysis

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14
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Define this pathologocial suffix

-ptosis

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Displacement

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15
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Define this pathologocial suffix

-ptysis

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Spitting

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16
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Define this surgical suffix

-centesis

A

Puncture to remove

17
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Define this surgical suffix

-desis

18
Q

Define this surgical suffix

-ectomy

19
Q

Define this surgical suffix

-stasis

A

Stopping or controlling

20
Q

Define this surgical suffix

-stomy

A

New opening

21
Q

Define this surgical suffix

-otomy

A

Process of cutting into

22
Q

Define this surgical suffix

-plasty

A

Reshaping or reconstructing

23
Q

Define this surgical suffix

-pexy

A

Surgical fixation in one place

24
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Define this surgical suffix

-rrhaphy

A

Join by suture

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# Define this surgical suffix -plication
Folding of a structure onto itself
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What are Halsted's Principles of Surgery | There are 6
1. Aseptic technique 2. Sharp anatomic dissection 3. Gentle tissue handling 4. Careful haemostasis 5. Avoid tension 6. Obliteration of dead space
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# List the surgical instrument by the definition Primary cutting instrument used to incise tissue
Scalpels
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# List the surgical instrument by the definition Grasp and manipulate needles
Needle holders
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# List the surgical instrument by the definition Tweezer-like, non-locking - used to grasp tissue
Forceps
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# List the surgical instrument by the definition Crushing instruments used to clamp blood vessels
Haemostat forceps

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