Surgical suffixes (Chapter 1)

Question 1

-centesis

arthrocentesis

Answer 1

puncture to withdraw fluid

arthrocentesis = puncture to withdraw fluid from a joint

Question 2

-ectomy

gastroectomy

Answer 2

surgical removal

gastroectomy = surgical removal of the stomach

Question 3

-ostomy

colostomy

Answer 3

surgically create an opening

colostomy = surgically create an opening

Question 4

-otomy

thoracotomy

Answer 4

cutting into

thoracotomy = cutting into the chest

Question 5

-pexy

nephropexy

Answer 5

surgical fixation

nephropexy = surgical fixation of a kidney

Question 6

-plasty

dermatoplasty

Answer 6

surgical repair

dermatoplasty = surgical repair of the skin

Question 7

-rrhaphy

myorrhaphy

Answer 7

to suture

myorrhaphy = suture together muscles

Question 8

-tome

dermatome

Answer 8

instrument to cut

dermatome = instrument to cut skin