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Surgical Procedures
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| -centesis | Aspiration or puncture to remove fluid |
| -clasis | To surgically crush or break |
| -clesis | Closure |
| -desis | Binding, fixation |
| -ectasis | Dilation, expansion |
| -extasia | Dilation, expansion |
| -ectomy | Removal, excision |
| -lysis | Break down, release, set free, destroy |
| -lytic | Break down, release, set free, destroy |
| -pexy | Surgical fixation |
| -plasty | Surgical repair or correction |
| -rrhaphy | Suture, repair |
| -scope | Instrument for viewing |
| -scopy | Visual examination with an instrument |
| -tome | Instrument for cutting |
| -tomy | Incision into, to incise |
| -tripsy | To surgically crush or break |
| -stomy | To create a more or less permanent opening |