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Med. Terminology 8
Procedure suffix
| Suffix | Meaning |
|---|---|
| centesis | surgical puncture to remove fluid |
| desis | surgical binding |
| extomy | cut out; removal |
| gram | record; picture |
| graph | instrument used to create a record or picture |
| graphy | to record or take a picture |
| meter | device used for measuring |
| opsy | visual examination |
| ostomy | opening |
| otomy | incision |
| pexy | surgical fixation |
| plasty | surgical reconstruction |
| scope | for examining |
| scopy | examine |