Surgical Suffixes Flashcards

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-centesis

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surgical puncture

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2
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-desis

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fixation

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3
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-ectomy

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surgical removal

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4
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-plasty

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surgical repair

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5
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-rrhaphy

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surgical suture

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6
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-stomy

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surgical formation of an opening

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7
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-tomy

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surgical incision

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8
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-tripsy

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crushing

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