Surgical Suffixes Flashcards
1
Q
-ectomy
A
Surgical removal
2
Q
-ostomy
A
Surgically create an opening
3
Q
-otomy
A
Cutting into
4
Q
-pexy
A
Surgical fixation
5
Q
-plasty
A
Surgical repair
6
Q
-rrhaphy
A
Suture
7
Q
-centesis
A
Puncture to withdraw fluid