Complex Suffixes Pt. 3 Flashcards
These complex suffixes describe tests and treatments performed by health professionals. (15 cards)
1
Q
-centesis
A
puncture
example: amniocentesis
2
Q
-gram
A
written record
example: cardiogram
3
Q
-graph
A
instrument used to produce a record
example: cardiograph
4
Q
-graphy
A
writing procedure
example: cardiography
5
Q
-meter
A
instrument used to measure
example: cephalometer
6
Q
-metry
A
process of measuring
example: cephalometry
7
Q
-scope
A
instrument used to look
example: arthroscope
8
Q
-scopy
A
process of looking
9
Q
-desis
A
binding, fixation
example: arthrodesis
10
Q
-ectomy
A
removal
example: vasectomy
11
Q
-pexy
A
surgical fixation
example: retinopexy
12
Q
-plasty
A
reconstruction
example: rhinoplasty
13
Q
rrhaphy
A
suture
example: herniorrhaphy
14
Q
-stomy
A
creation of an opening
example: colostomy
15
Q
-tomy
A
incision
example: dermotomy
