Medical Terminology - Surgical Suffixes

The term '-ectomy' specifically refers to the surgical removal of a specified body part or tissue. It does not encompass diagnostic procedures, non-invasive treatments, or reconstructive surgeries.

The term -ostomy refers to a surgical procedure where an opening is created in the body. This is commonly done for medical reasons such as diverting bodily waste.

The suffix -plasty in medical terminology refers to a surgical repair or reshaping procedure. It is commonly used to denote procedures such as rhinoplasty (nose reshaping) or mammoplasty (breast augmentation).

Suture is the medical term for the act of stitching a wound or incision closed, commonly used in surgical procedures.

The term '-centesis' refers to a puncture procedure used to withdraw fluid from a body cavity or a cyst. This procedure is commonly used for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes, such as draining excess fluid or relieving pressure.

The suffix "-otomy" is commonly used in medical terminology to indicate a cutting or surgical incision procedure.

The medical suffix -pexy refers to a surgical fixation procedure used to secure an organ or tissue in its correct position within the body.