If You Pass This Medical Terminology Quiz, You’re Probably A Doctor

What is the suffix for “surgical removal”?

Retry Correct Incorrect The suffix “-ectomy” denotes surgical removal, encompassing various procedures in medical practice. For instance, “appendectomy” is the surgical removal of the appendix, a critical intervention to address inflammation or infection and prevent potential rupture.

Next

DragonImages/EnvatoElements

DragonImages/EnvatoElements

What is the suffix for “surgical removal”?

• -itis
• -scopy
• -plasty
• -ectomy