-otomy, -tomy

Suffix Routine Blood Collections

Cutting into; incision.

Example: tracheotomy (incision into the trachea)

Sources

• Appendix A: Word Parts and What They Mean · MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine

Terms built with -otomy, -tomy

• mastectomySurgical removal of a breast. Draw from the opposite arm; if both sides are affected, the provider decides…
• phlebotomyDrawing blood, by venipuncture or skin puncture, for laboratory testing, donation or treatment.

Related terms

• -opiaVision condition.
• -opsyViewing or examination.
• -osisAbnormal condition or increase.
• -ostomy, -stomySurgical creation of an opening.
• -ousPertaining to or having the quality of.
• -paresisPartial paralysis or weakness.
• -pathyDisease.
• -peniaDeficiency or too few.

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