Surgical Prefixes Flashcards
1
Q
withdrawfluids by?
Centesis-
A
Puncture to withdraw fluids
2
Q
Otomy-
A
Cutting into
3
Q
Ostomy-
A
Surgically create an opening
4
Q
Ectomy-
A
Surgical removal
5
Q
Pexy-
A
Surgicalfixation
6
Q
Plasty
A
Surgical repair
7
Q
Rrhaphy-
A
Suture