Surgical And Procedural Suffixes

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1. -centesis

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The correct answer refers to the procedure of puncturing to withdraw fluid, commonly seen in medical terms related to draining fluid from a specific part of the body.

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Explore the world of medical procedures through the lens of suffixes used in surgical terms. This educational tool enhances understanding of terminology crucial for healthcare professionals, focusing on... see moresuffix meanings and their applications in medical contexts. see less

2. What is the meaning of the suffix -ectomy?

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The suffix -ectomy refers to the surgical removal of a specific body part. For example, gastrectomy means the surgical removal of the stomach.

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3. What is the meaning of -ostomy?

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The suffix -ostomy refers to the surgical creation of an opening, such as a colostomy for the colon.

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4. What does the suffix -otomy mean in medical terminology?

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The suffix -otomy in medical terminology refers to a surgical procedure involving cutting into a specific part of the body.

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5. -pexy

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The suffix -pexy in medical terminology refers to surgical fixation. For example, nephropexy means surgical fixation of a kidney.

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6. What is the meaning of -rrhaphy in medical terminology?

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In medical terminology, -rrhaphy refers to the act of suturing or stitching. For example, myorrhaphy means suturing together muscles.

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7. What is the meaning of the suffix -gram?

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The suffix -gram is commonly used to refer to a record or picture of a specific thing, such as an electrocardiogram which is a record of the heart's electricity activity.

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8. -graph

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The suffix '-graph' typically refers to an instrument used for recording data or information, such as electrocardiograph for recording the heart's electric activity. It is not related to writing, drawing tools, or geographical representations.

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9. -graphy

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The suffix -graphy in medical terminology refers to the process of recording data or information. For example, electroencephalography is the process of recording electrical activity in the brain.

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10. What is the meaning of the suffix -meter?

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The suffix -meter is commonly used in words to denote an instrument for recording or measuring a specific quantity or attribute.

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11. What is the meaning of the suffix -metry?

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The suffix -metry indicates the process of measuring, as seen in words like audiometry (process of measuring hearing).

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12. What does the suffix -scope typically refer to?

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The suffix -scope is commonly used in medical terminology to indicate an instrument used for viewing or examining a particular part of the body, such as a gastroscope for viewing the stomach.

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13. -scopy

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The suffix '-scopy' specifically refers to the process of visually examining something, as seen in terms like gastroscopy (examining the stomach visually).

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-centesis
What is the meaning of the suffix -ectomy?
What is the meaning of -ostomy?
What does the suffix -otomy mean in medical terminology?
-pexy
What is the meaning of -rrhaphy in medical terminology?
What is the meaning of the suffix -gram?
-graph
-graphy
What is the meaning of the suffix -meter?
What is the meaning of the suffix -metry?
What does the suffix -scope typically refer to?
-scopy
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