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Medical Procedure Suffixes Quiz

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Which suffix is commonly used to denote the surgical removal of a structure?

-ectomy

Explanation

Surgical removal of a structure.

What is the meaning of the suffix '-otomy' in medical terminology?

Surgical incision or cutting

Explanation

Means surgical incision or cutting in medical terminology.

What does the suffix '-rrhea' typically indicate in medical terminology?

Discharge or flow

Explanation

Typically indicates discharge or flow in medical terminology.

What does the suffix '-itis' commonly indicate in medical terminology?

Inflammation

Explanation

Commonly indicates inflammation in medical terminology.

In medical terminology, what does the suffix '-cyte' indicate?

Cell

Explanation

Indicates a cell in medical terminology.

What does the suffix '-plasty' typically indicate in a medical procedure?

Repair or reconstruction

Explanation

Indicates repair or reconstruction in a medical procedure.

In medical terminology, what is the meaning of the suffix '-rrhaphy'?

Surgical repair or suture

Explanation

Refers to surgical repair or suture in medical terminology.

Which suffix is commonly used to indicate the surgical creation of an opening?

-centesis

Explanation

Commonly used to indicate the surgical creation of an opening.

In medical procedures, what does the suffix '-dynia' typically indicate?

Pain

Explanation

Typically indicates pain in medical procedures.

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In medical procedures, what is the meaning of the suffix '-graphy'?

Recording or capturing images

Explanation

Means recording or capturing images in medical procedures.

#11

Which suffix denotes the process of recording or capturing an image using X-rays?

-graphy

Explanation

Denotes the process of recording or capturing images using X-rays.

#12

What does the suffix '-centesis' refer to in medical procedures?

Surgical puncture for fluid removal

Explanation

Refers to surgical puncture for fluid removal in medical procedures.

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What does the suffix '-scopy' refer to in medical terminology?

Visual examination or observation

Explanation

Refers to visual examination or observation in medical terminology.

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In medical terminology, what is the meaning of the suffix '-genesis'?

Origin or production

Explanation

Means origin or production in medical terminology.

#15

What does the suffix '-malacia' indicate in medical terminology?

Softening

Explanation

Indicates softening in medical terminology.

Medical Procedure Suffixes Quiz

Which suffix is commonly used to denote the surgical removal of a structure?

What is the meaning of the suffix '-otomy' in medical terminology?

What does the suffix '-rrhea' typically indicate in medical terminology?

What does the suffix '-itis' commonly indicate in medical terminology?

In medical terminology, what does the suffix '-cyte' indicate?

What does the suffix '-plasty' typically indicate in a medical procedure?

In medical terminology, what is the meaning of the suffix '-rrhaphy'?

Which suffix is commonly used to indicate the surgical creation of an opening?

In medical procedures, what does the suffix '-dynia' typically indicate?

In medical procedures, what is the meaning of the suffix '-graphy'?

Which suffix denotes the process of recording or capturing an image using X-rays?

What does the suffix '-centesis' refer to in medical procedures?

What does the suffix '-scopy' refer to in medical terminology?

In medical terminology, what is the meaning of the suffix '-genesis'?

What does the suffix '-malacia' indicate in medical terminology?

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