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What does the suffix '-ectomy' refer to?
What does the suffix '-ectomy' refer to?
What is the meaning of the suffix '-tomy'?
What is the meaning of the suffix '-tomy'?
What does '-rrhaphy' mean?
What does '-rrhaphy' mean?
Suturing
What does the suffix '-plasty' indicate?
What does the suffix '-plasty' indicate?
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What does the suffix '-pexy' refer to?
What does the suffix '-pexy' refer to?
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What does 'appendectomy' mean?
What does 'appendectomy' mean?
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What does 'hysterectomy' refer to?
What does 'hysterectomy' refer to?
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What does 'cystotomy' indicate?
What does 'cystotomy' indicate?
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What does 'myotomy' mean?
What does 'myotomy' mean?
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What does 'hysterotrachelorrhaphy' refer to?
What does 'hysterotrachelorrhaphy' refer to?
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What is 'laparorrhaphy'?
What is 'laparorrhaphy'?
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What does 'pyloroplasty' refer to?
What does 'pyloroplasty' refer to?
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What does 'hernia plasty' mean?
What does 'hernia plasty' mean?
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What does 'cystopexy' refer to?
What does 'cystopexy' refer to?
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What does 'nephropexy' indicate?
What does 'nephropexy' indicate?
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Study Notes
Surgical Suffixes Overview
- -ectomy: Indicates the act of cutting out or excision of a specific body part.
- -tomy: Refers to the act of cutting or making an incision.
- -rrhaphy: Signifies suturing or stitching together of tissue.
- -plasty: Denotes surgical repair or reconstruction of a body part.
- -pexy: Means fixation or stabilizing of an organ or tissue in place.
Common Surgical Procedures
- Appendectomy: Surgical procedure for the removal of the appendix.
- Hysterectomy: Excision of the uterus, often performed for various gynecological conditions.
- Cystotomy: Incision made into the bladder, typically for drainage or surgery.
- Myotomy: Surgical dissection or cutting of muscles, often in the context of digestive organ surgery.
Specialized Surgical Techniques
- Hysterotrachelorrhaphy: Detailed procedure involving the paring and suturing of a lacerated cervix, usually following childbirth or trauma.
- Laparorrhaphy: Suturing technique used to repair a wound within the abdominal cavity.
- Pyloroplasty: Surgical intervention targeting the pylorus (the outlet of the stomach), facilitating passage into the duodenum.
- Hernia Plasty: Repair method for hernias, strengthening the surrounding tissue.
- Cystopexy: Procedure that fixes the bladder to the abdominal wall to prevent prolapse.
- Nephropexy: Surgical fixation of a kidney to prevent its movement or displacement.
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Test your knowledge on common medical terminology suffixes such as -ectomy, -tomy, -plasty, and -pexy. This quiz will help you understand the meanings and applications of these suffixes in surgical contexts. Perfect for students and professionals in the medical field.
