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What suffix is a synonym for -otomy?
-tome
What is the difference between an ostomy and an ileostomy?
An ostomy is a surgical procedure that creates an opening in the body for waste to exit. An ileostomy specifically involves creating an opening in the small intestine to divert waste. So, an ileostomy is a type of ostomy.
What is the difference between ectomy and otomy?
Both suffixes refer to surgical procedures, with "-ectomy" indicating the removal of a body part (e.g., tonsillectomy for removal of tonsils) and "-otomy" indicating an incision into a body part without necessarily removing it (e.g., tracheotomy for creating an opening in the windpipe).
What is difference between the sphincterotomy and sphincterectomy?
The suffix -otomy means cutting in to, not necessarily cutting out. The suffic -ectomy means cutting out. So a spincterotomy would be cutting into the spincter and a sphincterectomy would be removal of the sphincter
What is the medical terminology combining form meaning surgical creation of an artificial opening?
-ostomyostomy-stomy-ostomy means surgical creation of an artificial opening to the body surface.ostomyThe term - ostomy is used for surgical creation of an opening viz: colostomy, urostomy, gastrostomy, tracheostomy etc-stomy
What is the surgical procedure to create an opening between an organ and the body surface?
Ostomy
What is -ostomy?
Ostomy is a surgical procedure used to create an opening for urine and feces to be released from the body.
How many people have an ostomy?
there are 75,000 to 100,000 ostomy operations each year! That includes, ileostomies, colonostomies and uriostomies.
Where can you find ConvaTec ostomy supplies?
One may purchase ostomy supplies at Walgreens. Walgreens has a large selection of ostomy supplies at fair prices. Also, Walgreens are usually in a close proximity of people in need of ostomy supplies.
What is a surgical incision into the labyrinth of the inner ear?
Incision uses the suffix otomy.
What is the suffix that means to surgically break?
The suffix that means to surgically break is "-otomy."
Did Bob Hope have an ostomy?
yes
