In the beginning...
What is the prefix meaning: after
Post-
What is a suffix meaning: surgical removal
-ectomy
What is the root word for: Birth
nat
What is the surgical repair of the a nerve.
Neuroplasty
What surgical procedure describes:
Removal of Appendix
Appendectomy
What is the prefix meaning: deficient or decreased
hypo-
What is a suffix meaning: pertaining to
-ac
What is the root word for: skull
crani
What is the study of all aspects of diseases
Pathology
What surgical procedure describes:
Removal of Colon
Colectomy
What is the prefix meaning: good, normal, well or easy
eu-
What is a suffix meaning: abnormal narrowing
-stenosis
What is the root word for: red
erythr/o
What is abnormal enlargement of the liver
Hepatomegaly
What surgical procedure describes:
Removal of prancreas
Pancreatectomy
toward or in the direction of
-ad
What is a suffix meaning: visual examination
-scopy
What is the root word for: bone
oste/o
What is the formation or discharge of pus
Suppuration
What surgical procedure describes:
Removal of tongue
Glossectomy
What is the prefix meaning: through
dia-
What is a suffix meaning: surgical incision
-tomy
What is the root word for: spinal cord
myel/o
What is any condition of unusual deposits of black pigment in body tissues/organs
Melanosis
What surgical procedure describes:
Removal of Gallbladder
Cholecystectomy