LO 2.2 - Suffixes related to Surgical Procedures Flashcards
1
Q
Define: -centesis
A
Aspiration or puncture to remove fluid
2
Q
Define: -clasis
A
To crush or break surgically
3
Q
Define: -cleisis
A
Closure
4
Q
Define: -desis
A
Binding, Fixation
5
Q
Define: -ectasis/-ectasia
A
Dilation, Expansion
6
Q
Define: -ectomy
A
Removal, Excision
7
Q
Define: -lysis/-lytic
A
Break down; Release; Set free; Destroy
8
Q
Define: -pexy
A
Surgical fixation
9
Q
Define: -plasty
A
Surgical repair or correction
10
Q
Define: -rrhaphy
A
Suture, repair
11
Q
Define: -scope
A
Instrument for viewing
12
Q
Define: -scopy
A
Visual examination with an instrument
13
Q
Define: -stomy
A
To create a more or less permanent opening
14
Q
Define: -tome
A
Instrument for cutting
15
Q
Define: -tomy
A
Incision into; to incise
