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Suffixes - Surgical Procedures
List of surgical procedure suffixes
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11/15/2016
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-ostomy
 Definition
a new permanent opening
Term
-otomy
 Definition
cutting into (making an incision into)
Term
-orrhaphy
 Definition
surgical repair
Term
-pexy
 Definition
fixation or suturing
Term
-plasty
 Definition
plastic surgery
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-tripsy
 Definition
crushing, destroying
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-centesis
 Definition
surgical puncture to remove fluid
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