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Suffix (Surgical)
Surgical Procedures Suffixes
Question | Answer |
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-centesis | Puncture a cavity to remove fluid |
-ectomy | Surgical removal (excision) |
-ostomy | A new permanent opening |
-otomy | Cutting into (incision) |
-orrhaphy | Surgical Repair/Suture |
-opexy | Surgical fixation |
-oplasty | Surgical Repair |
-otripsy | Crushing, destroying |