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The medical suffix "-omy" refers to a surgical procedure or operation. It is derived from the Greek word "oma," meaning "tumor" or "mass," but in medical terminology, it specifically indicates the act of cutting into or excising a structure or tissue. For example, "laparotomy" denotes a surgical incision into the abdominal cavity.
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What language does the suffix omy come from?
If you mean the ending in words like mastectomy and anatomy then it's not suffix, but the compound Greek word -tomy τομή [tomee] = cutting
What is the suffix of mastectomy?
- omy Other examples include: * lobotomy * appendectomy * tonsillectomy
What does the medical suffix -ism mean?
The medical suffix -ism commonly refers to a condition, disease, or state of being.
What does the medical suffix iod mean?
The medical suffix "iod" refers to a condition of poisoning caused by iodine or its compounds.
What does the medical terminology cyto mean?
It is the suffix for Cell in medical terminology.
What does the suffix -poietin mean?
It is a suffix used in the medical field and it means substance that forms
Does the medical suffix -us mean pertaining to?
No, the suffix -us does not mean "pertaining to" in medical terminology. It is a common ending for various medical terms but does not have a specific meaning on its own.
What does the medical terminology combining form vera mean?
true suffix
What does the suffix cell mean?
Chamber; small room
What does the medical terminology combining form ab- mean?
away from or offAb is a medical suffix: Abdomen, abnormal, abcess
What is the medical suffix for abnormal narrowing?
The medical suffix for abnormal narrowing is "-stenosis."
What is the Medical suffix for loosening separating?
The medical suffix for loosening or separating is "-lysis."
