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Medical Terminology Suffixes Associated with Surgical Procedures Quiz

#1

Which suffix means 'removal'?

-ectomy
Explanation

Surgical removal

#2

Which suffix means 'creation of an opening'?

-tomy
Explanation

Creation of an opening

#3

Which suffix refers to 'surgical removal'?

-ectomy
Explanation

Surgical removal

#4

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

Surgical removal
Explanation

Surgical removal

#5

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

Surgical repair
Explanation

Surgical repair

#6

What procedure might be indicated by the suffix '-plasty'?

Surgical repair
Explanation

Surgical repair

#7

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

Creation of an opening
Explanation

Creation of an opening

#8

Which suffix means 'surgical fixation'?

-desis
Explanation

Binding or fusing

#9

Which suffix refers to 'surgical puncture to remove fluid'?

-centesis
Explanation

Surgical puncture to remove fluid

#10

What surgical procedure might involve the use of the suffix '-tripsy'?

Crushing
Explanation

Crushing

#11

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

Visual examination
Explanation

Visual examination

#12

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

Dissolution or destruction
Explanation

Dissolution or destruction

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