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Surgical fixation of the bladder to the wall of abdomen. Nephropexy. Surgical fixation of a kidney. Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like -ectomy, -tomy, -rrhaphy and more.
UPDATED: The suffix [-(o)pexy] means "fixation" or "surgical fixation". This surgical fixation or repositioning is performed on an organ or portion of an organ that has been displaced or detached by weakness of the surrounding tissues, trauma, or other means.
Here is a list of commonly used suffixes in medical terms. It is helpful to memorize these common suffixes as you build your knowledge of medical terminology. -ac: Pertaining to. -ad: Toward. -al: Pertaining to. -algia, -dynia: Pain. -ar: Pertaining to. -ary: Pertaining to. -cele: Protrusion. -centesis: Surgical withdrawal of fluid.
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Meaning & use. Pronunciation. Compounds & derived words. Factsheet. Where does the combining form -pexy come from? -pexy is a borrowing from Greek, combined with an English element. Etymons: Greek πῆξις, ‑y suffix3. See etymology. Nearby entries. pewter-mill, n. 1890. pewter solder, n. 1850–. pewterware, n. 1738–. pewterwort, n. 1597–.
Prefixes are located at the beginning of a medical term. The prefix alters the meaning of the medical term. It is important to spell and pronounce prefixes correctly. Many prefixes that you find in medical terms are common to English language prefixes.
