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Med. Terminology 8
Procedure suffix
Suffix | Meaning |
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centesis | surgical puncture to remove fluid |
desis | surgical binding |
extomy | cut out; removal |
gram | record; picture |
graph | instrument used to create a record or picture |
graphy | to record or take a picture |
meter | device used for measuring |
opsy | visual examination |
ostomy | opening |
otomy | incision |
pexy | surgical fixation |
plasty | surgical reconstruction |
scope | for examining |
scopy | examine |