Surgical Suffixes Flashcards

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-ectomy

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surgical removal

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-ostomy

A

surgically create an opening

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-otomy

A

cutting into

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-pexy

A

surgical fixation

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5
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-plasty

A

surgical repair

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6
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-rraphy

A

suture

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7
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-centesis

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puncture to withdraw fluid

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