Procedure Suffixes - Medical Terminology

*amniocentesis* involves which of the following?

• Puncture to remove fluid
• Incision
• Surgical fixation
• Crushing

The procedure called *Arthrodesis* refers to what?

• Joint binding
• Joint cutting
• Joint crushing
• Joint recording

*appendectomy* involves which of the following?

• Appendix
• Skin
• Bone
• Liver

Choose the correct meaning of *Electrocardiogram*.

• Brain waves
• Bone density
• Muscle mass
• Heart activity

Choose the correct meaning of *Electroencephalograph*.

• Recording brain signals
• Fixing bones
• Brain surgery
• Blood tests

What does *Mammography* mean?

• Breast issues
• Foot problems
• Tooth decay
• Eye infections

Which best defines the term *thermometer*?

• Temperature
• Weight
• Pressure
• Blood

Choose the correct meaning of *Optometry*.

• Lung test
• Ear surgery
• Eye measurement
• Blood count

Which best defines the term *Biopsy*?

• Fluid removal
• Suture of a wound
• Breaking bones
• Visual tissue examination

The procedure called *Colostomy* refers to what?

• Colon removal
• Colon cutting
• Colon opening
• Colon suture