Surgical Suffixes Flashcards
1
Q
-centesis
A
Puncture to withdraw fluid
2
Q
-ectomy
A
Surgical removal
3
Q
-ostomoy
A
Surgically create an opening
4
Q
-otomy
A
Cutting into
5
Q
-pexy
A
Surgical fixation
6
Q
-plasty
A
Surgical repair
7
Q
-rrhaphy
A
To suture
8
Q
-tome
A
Instrument to cut