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Ch1
Test/Treatments Suffix
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| -centesis sin-TEE-sis | puncture |
| -gram gram | written record |
| -graph graf | instrument used to produce a record |
| -graphy grah-fee | writing procedure |
| -meter mee-ter | instrument used to measure |
| -metry meh-tree | process of measuring |
| -scope skohp | instrument used to look |
| -scopy skoh-pee | process of looking |
| -desis DEE-sis | binding, fixation |
| -ectomy EK-toh-mee | removal |
| -pexy PEK-see | surgical fixation |
| -plasty PLAS-tee | reconstruction |
| -rrhaphy rah-fee | suture |
| -stomy stoh-mee | creation of an opening |
| -tomy toh-mee | incision |