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Procedure Suffixes
Medical Terminology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| -centesis | Surgical puncture to remove fluid |
| -desis | Surgical binding |
| -ectomy | 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 |