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Medical Terminology
AAPC CIC Medical Terminology 2023 Suffixes
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| -gram | record of data |
| -graph | instrument for recording data |
| -graphy | act of recording data |
| -meter | instrument for measuring |
| -scope | instrument for viewing or examining |
| -scopy | examanation of |
| -centesis | puncture, tap |
| -desis | binding, fusion |
| -ectomy | excision, surgical removal |
| -pexy | surgical fixation |
| -plasty | plastic repair, reconstruction |
| -rraphy | surgical repair, suture |
| -stomy | surgical creation of an opening |
| -tome | instrument for incision (cutting) |
| -tomy | incision, cutting |
| -tripsy | crushing |