Surgical Suffixes Flashcards
1
Q
What does the suffix ‘-centesis’ refer to?
A
puncture to withdraw fluid
Commonly used in procedures like amniocentesis.
2
Q
What does the suffix ‘-ectomy’ indicate?
A
surgical removal
Examples include appendectomy and mastectomy.
3
Q
What is the meaning of the suffix ‘-ostomy’?
A
surgically create an opening
Examples include colostomy and ileostomy.
4
Q
What does the suffix ‘-otomy’ signify?
A
cutting into
Often used in procedures like laparotomy.
5
Q
What does ‘-pexy’ refer to in surgical terms?
A
surgical fixation
Often seen in procedures like nephropexy.
6
Q
What is the meaning of the suffix ‘-plasty’?
A
surgical repair
Commonly used in terms like rhinoplasty.
7
Q
What does the suffix ‘-rrhaphy’ mean?
A
suture
Examples include herniorrhaphy.
