The Ultimate Medical Terminology Challenge: Master the Language of Medicine

What is the precise meaning of the surgical suffix '-ostomy'?

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'-ostomy' means surgically creating a new auxiliary opening from an internal organ to the outside of the body (e.g., colostomy). Do not confuse it with '-otomy' (making a temporary incision) or '-ectomy' (surgical excision/removal).

What is the precise meaning of the surgical suffix '-ostomy'?

Creating a new body opening

Making a surgical incision

Complete surgical removal

Viewing inside with a scope

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