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-centesis
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puncture to withdraw fluid
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arthrocentesis (puncture to withdraw fluid from a joint)
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-ectomy
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surgical removal
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gastrectomy (surgically remove the stomach)
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-ostomy
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surgically create an opening
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colostomy (surgically create an opening for the colon through the abdominal wall)
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-otomy
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cutting into
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thoractotomy (cutting into the chest)
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-pexy
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surgical fixation
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nephropexy (surgical fixation of a kidney)
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-plasty
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surgical repair
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dermatoplasty (surgical repair of the skin)
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-rrhaphy
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suture
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myorrhaphy (suture together muscle)
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