Medical Terminology - Suffixes - centesis

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What does the suffix '-plasty' mean?

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surgical repair

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What does the suffix '-rrhaphy' refer to?

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suture

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What does the suffix '-tomy' indicate?

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cutting, incision

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What is the meaning of the suffix '-centesis'?

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surgical puncture to remove fluid

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What does the suffix '-scope' refer to?

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lighted instrument

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What does the suffix '-ectomy' mean?

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surgical removal

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What does the suffix '-pathy' indicate?

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disease or disorder

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What does the suffix '-tripsy' refer to?

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crushing or destroying

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What does the suffix '-stomy' mean?

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a new permanent opening

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What does the suffix '-graphy' refer to?

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procedure that records