Surgical Suffix Flashcards

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-ectomy

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surgical removal

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-centesis

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puncture to withdraw fluid

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-ostomy

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surgically create an opening

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-otomy

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cutting into

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-pexy

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surgical fixation

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-plasty

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surgical repair

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-rrhaphy

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suture

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