-desis = fixation of bone or joint
-pexy = fixation of an organ
The suffix "-desis" refers to the surgical fixation of a bone or joint.
-plasty is the medical terminology suffix meaning surgical repair.
The suffix is -desis, such as arthrodesis. In this case, arthrodesis means surgical fusion of a joint to another joint, usually to relieve pain from joint conditions such as Arthritis.
-desis is the medical term meaning surgical fusion. For instance, arthrodesis is surgical fusion of a joint.
Palatoplasty is the medical term meaning surgical repair of the roof of the mouth, or palate. The suffix -plasty means surgical repair.
The suffix -plasty means surgical repair.
Clasis
The suffix "-desis" means binding or fixation, often used in medical terms related to fusing bones or joints. For example, arthrodesis refers to surgical fixation of a joint to promote fusion.
"Arthro-" means joint and "-scopy" means to look or observe. Together, "arthroscopy" refers to a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to visualize, diagnose, and treat problems inside a joint.
Arthr
The root word of "arthritis" is "arthro-," which comes from the Greek word "arthron" meaning joint.
The root word for inflammation of the joints is arthr- which comes from the Greek word "arthron" meaning joint.
Arthrodesis is a surgical procedure that stiffens a joint or joins spinal vertebrae. Arthrodesis means the fixation of a joint. The suffix -desis means "surgical fixation of." Joint fusion or arthrodesis is a method used for pain relief , regain stability and strength. The bones are aligned in the most functional position, but lose their natural motion. In a related term, ankylosis is the abnormal stiffening of a joint.
Fasciodesis (fasci/o meaning fascia, fibrous band and -desis meaning surgical fixation of a bone or joint, to bind, tie together)fasciodesisRBfasciodesis
Surgical fixation of bone or joint; to bind; tie together
Well since plasty means a surgical repair of sorts, then you could just combine it with any root basically like Arthroplasty- surgical joint repair Rhinoplasty- nose job And pexy is similar meaning fixation so hysteropexy- means fixation of an organ etc
The suffix "-centesis" is from the Greek meaning "to prick" or in modern day "surgical puncture". Generally it is when a needle is inserted into a space and fluid (air or liquid) is withdrawn. Examples include: Amniocentesis (pregnancy: bag of waters) Abdominocentesis (sample comes from belly) Arthrocentesis (from around a joint)
well, excise is a good word.For removal of a limb: AmputationFor removal of mass or organ: Excision (Excision means that tissue is removed, using a scalpel, laser or another instrument)To remove a tissue sample: BiopsyThe medical terminology combining form for surgical removal is -ectomy.Excision is the medical term meaning surgical removal. -ectomy is the medical terminology combining form meaning surgical removal.
Arthrocentesis is the term meaning surgical puncture of a joint. This procedure is usually done to remove fluid for analysis or to increase comfort.
Patelloplasty is resurfacing or revision of the patella in knee replacement surgery. Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure orthopaedic surgeons use to visualize, diagnose, and treat problems inside a joint.
Bunionectomy is surgical removal of a bunion, and abnormal enlargement of the joint at the base of the big toe.
The surgical placement of an artificial joint is known as a joint replacement.
-centesis is the medical terminology combining form meaning surgical withdrawal of fluid from a body cavity. So arthorcentesis is withdrawal of fluid from a joint, and tympanocentesis is withdrawal of fluid from behind the eardrum.
The surgical loosening of an ankylosed joint is called ARTHROLYSIS. Arthrodesis is the opposite -- surgical ankylosing of a joint.