2. -ectomy
It was taken from the Greek word εκ-τομια which
means “act of cutting out”.
It means to surgically remove something, usually from
inside the body.
3. Examples are:
Thyroidectomy – Surgical removal of the thyroid
Appendectomy – Surgical removal of the appendix
Craniectomy – Surgical removal of a portion of the
cranium
4. -megaly
Is an enlargement of a specified body part.
Examples are:
Adrenomegaly – Enlarged adrenal gland
Splenomegaly – Enlargement of the spleen
Hepatomegaly – Enlargement of the liver