Procedural Suffixes — Describes It

Question 1

What does the suffix ‘-centesis’ mean?

Answer 1

surgical puncture to remove fluid

Example: paracentesis

Question 2

What does the suffix ‘-ectomy’ refer to?

Answer 2

removal or resection

Example: nephrectomy

Question 3

What is the meaning of the suffix ‘-gram’?

Answer 3

record

Example: angiogram

Question 4

What does the suffix ‘-graphy’ indicate?

Answer 4

process of recording

Example: encephalography

Question 5

What is the meaning of the suffix ‘-plasty’?

Answer 5

surgical repair

Example: rhinoplasty

Question 6

What does the suffix ‘-scopy’ mean?

Answer 6

process of visual examination

Example: endoscopy

Question 7

What does the suffix ‘-stomy’ refer to?

Answer 7

opening

Example: gastrostomy

Question 8

What does the suffix ‘-tomy’ mean?

Answer 8

incision into

Example: thoracotomy

Question 9

Fill in the blank: The suffix ‘-ectomy’ signifies _______.

Answer 9

removal or resection

Question 10

Fill in the blank: The suffix ‘-centesis’ is used to indicate _______.

Answer 10

surgical puncture to remove fluid

Question 11

True or False: The suffix ‘-plasty’ indicates a process of visual examination.

Answer 11

False

Question 12

What does the suffix ‘-breakdown’ signify?

Answer 12

separation or destruction

Question 13

List two examples of terms that use the suffix ‘-gram’.

Answer 13

• angiogram
• encephalography

Question 14

What does the suffix ‘-scopy’ indicate in medical terminology?

Answer 14

process of visual examination