The suffix -ostomy refers to a surgical procedure that creates an opening (stoma) between an organ and the outside of the body. This opening allows for waste or fluids to pass out of the body in cases where the natural passage is blocked or impaired.
The suffix for the surgical creation of a permanent opening to the outside of the body is "-ostomy." This is commonly used in medical terminology to indicate procedures such as colostomy, ileostomy, and tracheostomy.
The suffix for a surgical puncture is "-centesis."
ureteroileostomyPronunciation (u-re-ter-o-il-e-OS-to-me)Medical Terminology = ureter/o + ile/o + stomyDefinition = a new opening between the ureter and the ileum
The suffix for cystorrhaphy is -rrhaphy, which means surgical suturing or repair. In cystorrhaphy, this suffix specifically refers to the surgical repair of the bladder.
The suffix "-rhaphy" means surgical suturing to close a wound.
The suffix "-gate" means opening.
-desis = fixation of bone or joint -pexy = fixation of an organ
-ectomy is the suffix in "nephrectomy." It means "surgical removal.""-ectomy" is the suffix for nephrectomy. Nephr- means kidney, and -ectomy means surgical removal.
surgical crushing
-tripsy
The typical suffix for "phragm" is "-otomy," which means surgical incision or cutting into.