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Chapter 1 Root/ Def.
Tests and Treatments
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| -centesis sin-TEE-sis | Puncture |
| -gram gram | -Written Record |
| -graph graf | Instrument used to produce a record |
| -graphy grah-ee | Writing Procedure |
| -meter meet-er | 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 |