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Suffix
Yes, -ectomy means 'to cut out'; a tonsillectomy is the cutting out of a tonsil or two.
Yes -ectomy is as suffix. Words that include this suffix is like dissectomy...The definition for -ectomy is to cut out.
-ectomy is a medical terminology suffix meaning "surgical removal."
-ectomy is a suffix, meaning surgical removal.
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When adding ectomy to a root word what part of speech is created?
Adding the suffix -ectomy creates a noun.
What is the root word of rhytidectomy?
word root -Rhytid / suffix-ectomy
Which medical terminology word part provides the general meaning of the word?
The suffix tells you about the type of procedure and the prefix relates to the part of the body.E.g. Diverticulitis =Diverticular inflammationRight hemicoloectomy= Right sided hemi (half) col (colon) ectomy (removal)Word Root
What is myectomy?
Surgical removal of part of a muscle.Myo means muscle, and ectomy means removal.
What is the suffix meaning of -ectomy?
-ectomy means surgical removal
What is the suffix for Pericardiectomy?
Peri- means around + cardi- means heart + -ectomy means to cut. The prefix is peri-, the base word is -cardi and the suffix is -ectomy. The word itself means to cut a hole the loose sac that is around the heart.
What is the medical term meaning complete removal of an organ or tissue?
If it is a limb, the term is usually 'amputation,' but the medical term is usually the Latin or Greek name for the body part with the suffix '-ectomy.' An appendectomy, for instance, is the removal of the vermiform appendix.
What is the difference between ectomy and otomy?
Both suffixes refer to surgical procedures, with "-ectomy" indicating the removal of a body part (e.g., tonsillectomy for removal of tonsils) and "-otomy" indicating an incision into a body part without necessarily removing it (e.g., tracheotomy for creating an opening in the windpipe).
What is the suffix in the medical term nephrectomy?
-ectomy is the suffix in "nephrectomy." It means "surgical removal.""-ectomy" is the suffix for nephrectomy. Nephr- means kidney, and -ectomy means surgical removal.
What is the medical terminology breakdown of the word tonsillectomy?
Tonsill- means related to tonsils, and -ectomy means surgical removal.
What is the suffix for surgery?
Ectomy
What is the opposite of -ectomy?
implantation
