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Suffix (Surgical)
Surgical Procedures Suffixes
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| -centesis | Puncture a cavity to remove fluid |
| -ectomy | Surgical removal (excision) |
| -ostomy | A new permanent opening |
| -otomy | Cutting into (incision) |
| -orrhaphy | Surgical Repair/Suture |
| -opexy | Surgical fixation |
| -oplasty | Surgical Repair |
| -otripsy | Crushing, destroying |