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What is the meaning of the suffix '-centesis'?
What does the suffix '-ectomy' signify?
What does the suffix '-Gram' refer to?
What is indicated by the suffix '-graphy'?
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What does the suffix '-lysis' mean?
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What is the meaning of the suffix '-plasty'?
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What does the suffix '-scopy' refer to?
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What does the suffix '-stomy' indicate?
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What does the suffix '-therapy' mean?
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What is indicated by the suffix '-tomy'?
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology Suffixes
- -centesis: Refers to a surgical puncture performed to remove fluid from a body cavity.
- -ectomy: Represents the act of removal, resection, or excision of a body part or organ.
- -Gram: Denotes a record or a written document, often used in medical contexts to represent results of imaging or testing.
- -graphy: Refers to the process of recording visual data, typically through imaging techniques such as X-rays, CT scans, or MRIs.
- -lysis: Indicates separation, breakdown, or destruction of substances, commonly associated with the breakdown of cells or tissues.
- -plasty: Represents surgical repair or correction, often involving reshaping or reconstructing an organ or body part.
- -scopy: Describes the process of visual examination, typically performed using an instrument that allows for internal viewing of organs.
- -stomy: Refers to the creation of an opening in a body structure or cavity, often to facilitate drainage or eliminate waste.
- -therapy: Indicates treatment, which can encompass a wide range of medical, psychological, or physical interventions.
- -tomy: Represents an incision or the act of cutting into a body part, often used in surgical procedures.
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Test your knowledge of medical terminology with these flashcards focusing on suffixes like -centesis, -ectomy, and -lysis. Each card provides a definition to help reinforce your understanding of these terms used in medical contexts.
