Surgical Speak Chapter12 P79-80 Flashcards
1
Q
The language of surgery is quite simple if you master a few suffixes.
Define the suffix:
1. -ectomy
P79
A
To surgically remove part of or an entire
structure/organ
2
Q
- -orraphy
P79
A
Surgical repair
3
Q
- -otomy
P79
A
Surgical incision into an organ
4
Q
- -ostomy
P79
A
Surgically created opening between two organs, or organ and skin
5
Q
- -plasty
P79
A
Surgical “shaping” or formation
6
Q
Now test your knowledge of surgical speak:
1. Word for the surgical repair of a hernia
P80
A
Herniorrhaphy
7
Q
- Word for the surgical removal of the stomach
P80
A
Gastrectomy
8
Q
- Word for the surgical creation of an opening between the colon and the skin
P80
A
Colostomy
9
Q
- Word for the surgical formation of a “new” pylorus
P80
A
Pyloroplasty
10
Q
- Word for the surgical opening of the stomach
P80
A
Gastrotomy
11
Q
- Surgical creation of an opening (anastomosis)
between the common bile duct and jejunum
P80
A
Choledochojejunostomy
12
Q
- Surgical creation of an opening (anastomosis)
between the stomach and jejunum
P80
A
Gastrojejunostomy