Question 1

The suffix -plasty means :

Accepted Answer

A)   disease
B)   breakdown, destruction, separation
C)   surgical repair
D)   urination
E)   treatmentF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 2

The suffix -therapy means :

Accepted Answer

A)   disease
B)   breakdown, destruction, separation
C)   surgical repair
D)   urination
E)   treatmentF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 3

Creation of a new opening from the windpipe to the outside of the body is called:

Accepted Answer

A)   laryngotomy
B)   pharyngotomy
C)   laparoscopy
D)   tracheostomy
E)   colostomyF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 4

Surgical puncture to remove fluid from the sac around the fetus is called:

Accepted Answer

A)   arthrocentesis
B)   arteriosclerosis
C)   hysterectomy
D)   laparotomy
E)   amniocentesisF) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 5

The suffix -eal means :

Accepted Answer

A)   gland
B)   abnormal condition
C)   pain
D)   pertaining to
E)   recordF) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Exam 3: Suffixes

Surgical puncture to remove fluid from the sac around the fetus is called: