Surgical Suffixes

Question 1

-centesis

Answer 1

puncture to withdraw fluid

arthrocentesis (puncture to withdraw fluid from a joint)

Question 2

-ectomy

Answer 2

surgical removal

gastrectomy (surgical removal of the stomach)

Question 3

-ostomy

Answer 3

surgically create an opening

colostomy (surgically create and opening for the colon [through the abdomonial wall])

Question 4

-otomy

Answer 4

cutting into

thoracotomy (cutting into the chest)

Question 5

-pexy

Answer 5

surgical fixation

nephropexy (surgical fixation of a kidney)

Question 6

-plasty

Answer 6

surgical repair

dermatoplasty (surgical repair of the skin)

Question 7

-rrhaphy

Answer 7

to suture

myorrhaphy (suture together muscle)

Question 8

-tome

Answer 8

instrument to cut

dermatome (instrument to cut skin)