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Surgical and Diagnostic Procedure Terminology

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In medical terminology, the suffix '-ectomy' means:

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Question 2 of 5foundational

The suffix '-otomy' indicates a procedure that:

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Question 3 of 5foundational

The suffix '-graphy' refers to:

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Question 4 of 5foundational

The suffix '-metry' means:

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An appendectomy is the surgical removal of the:

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  • Define common surgical and diagnostic procedure suffixes (-ectomy, -otomy, -ostomy, -plasty, -scopy, -centesis, -gram, -graphy, -metry).
  • Distinguish among surgical procedure types by their suffix (removal, incision, opening, repair, fusion, suturing, crushing).
  • Decode procedure and diagnostic test names from their word parts (roots, prefixes, and suffixes).

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  1. OpenStax — Anatomy and Physiology 2e
  2. U.S. National Library of Medicine — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia

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