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Anatomy/Med Term CH3
Suffixes Related to Surgical Incisions
| Suffix | Meaning |
|---|---|
| -centesis | to puncture or tap Ex: thoracentesis = puncture of the chest wall for aspiration of fluid |
| -ectomy | removal Ex: tonsillectomy = removal of the tonsils |
| -stomy | to form an opening Ex: colostomy = to make an opening in the colon |
| -tomy | to cut into Ex: tracheotomy = to make an incision in the trachea |