Medical Terminology Vocabulary Flashcards

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.