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EPISODE · Feb 19, 2026 · 29 MIN

REBOOT: Understanding the difference and similarities between the Medical suffixes "-otomy", "-ectomy", and "-itis"

from Latin in Layman’s - A Rhetoric Revolution · host Liam Connerly

My links:My Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/rhetoricrevolutionSend me a voice message!: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liam-connerlyTikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@mrconnerly?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connerlyliam/Podcast | Latin in Layman’s - A Rhetoric Revolution https://open.spotify.com/show/0EjiYFx1K4lwfykjf5jApM?si=b871da6367d74d92YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MrConnerly 1. Lobotomy: A surgical procedure involving the cutting or scraping away of a part of the brain, usually the frontal lobes, in order to treat mental illness. Etymology: From the Greek roots “lobo” (meaning “lobe”) and “tomy” (meaning “to cut”).1. Lobectomy: Surgical removal of a lobe of an organ, typically the lung.2. Hysterectomy: A surgical procedure in which the uterus is removed, either partially or completely. Etymology: From the Greek roots “hystera” (meaning “uterus”) and “tomy” (meaning “to cut”).3. Appendectomy: Surgical removal of the appendix.5. Mastectomy: Surgical removal of the breast.“Mastos” (meaning “breast”)6. Nephrectomy: Surgical removal of a kidney. (Nephrologist)3. Phlebotomy: The practice of making an incision (or puncture) into a vein in order to draw out blood. Etymology: From the Greek roots “phlebos” (meaning “vein”) and “tomy” (meaning “to cut”).4. Thoracotomy: A surgical procedure in which an incision is made in the chest wall, usually to diagnose or treat a condition of the lungs or other organs in the chest. Etymology: From the Greek roots “thorax” (meaning “chest”) and “tomy” (meaning “to cut”).10. Thyroidectomy: Surgical removal of a part or all of the thyroid gland.5. Uvulotomy: A surgical procedure in which a portion of the uvula, a small fleshy protuberance at the back of the throat, is removed. Etymology: From the Latin root “uvula” (meaning “little grape”) and “tomy” (meaning “to cut”).6. Gastrotomy: A surgical procedure in which an incision is made in the stomach in order to diagnose or treat an abdominal condition. Etymology: From the Greek roots “gaster” (meaning “stomach”) and “tomy” (meaning “to cut”).7. Gastrectomy: Surgical removal of part or all of the stomach.7. Amputation: The surgical removal of a limb, either partially or completely. Etymology: From the Latin root “amputare” (meaning “to cut off”).1. Appendicitis: inflammation of the appendix, from the Greek word "itis" meaning inflammation.2. Gastritis: inflammation of the stomach lining, from the Greek word "gaster" meaning stomach.3. Bronchitis: inflammation of the bronchial tubes, from the Greek word "bronchia" meaning windpipe.4. Sinusitis: inflammation of the sinuses, from the Greek word "sinus" meaning curve.5. Nephritis: inflammation of the kidneys, from the Greek word "nephros" meaning kidney.6. Colitis: inflammation of the colon, from the Greek word "kolon" meaning large intestine.7. Cystitis: inflammation of the urinary bladder, from the Greek word "kystis" meaning bladder.8. Urethritis: inflammation of the urethra, from the Greek word "ouretheros" meaning urinary canal.9. Peritonitis: inflammation of the peritoneum, from the Greek word "peritoneon" meaning covering.10. Otitis: inflammation of the ear, from the Greek word "otos" meaning ear.

My links:My Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/rhetoricrevolutionSend me a voice message!: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liam-connerlyTikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@mrconnerly?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connerlyliam/Podcast | Latin in Layman’s - A Rhetoric Revolution https://open.spotify.com/show/0EjiYFx1K4lwfykjf5jApM?si=b871da6367d74d92YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MrConnerly 1. Lobotomy: A surgical procedure involving the cutting or scraping away of a part of the brain, usually the frontal lobes, in order to treat mental illness. Etymology: From the Greek roots “lobo” (meaning “lobe”) and “tomy” (meaning “to cut”).1. Lobectomy: Surgical removal of a lobe of an organ, typically the lung.2. Hysterectomy: A surgical procedure in which the uterus is removed, either partially or completely. Etymology: From the Greek roots “hystera” (meaning “uterus”) and “tomy” (meaning “to cut”).3. Appendectomy: Surgical removal of the appendix.5. Mastectomy: Surgical removal of the breast.“Mastos” (meaning “breast”)6. Nephrectomy: Surgical removal of a kidney. (Nephrologist)3. Phlebotomy: The practice of making an incision (or puncture) into a vein in order to draw out blood. Etymology: From the Greek roots “phlebos” (meaning “vein”) and “tomy” (meaning “to cut”).4. Thoracotomy: A surgical procedure in which an incision is made in the chest wall, usually to diagnose or treat a condition of the lungs or other organs in the chest. Etymology: From the Greek roots “thorax” (meaning “chest”) and “tomy” (meaning “to cut”).10. Thyroidectomy: Surgical removal of a part or all of the thyroid gland.5. Uvulotomy: A surgical procedure in which a portion of the uvula, a small fleshy protuberance at the back of the throat, is removed. Etymology: From the Latin root “uvula” (meaning “little grape”) and “tomy” (meaning “to cut”).6. Gastrotomy: A surgical procedure in which an incision is made in the stomach in order to diagnose or treat an abdominal condition. Etymology: From the Greek roots “gaster” (meaning “stomach”) and “tomy” (meaning “to cut”).7. Gastrectomy: Surgical removal of part or all of the stomach.7. Amputation: The surgical removal of a limb, either partially or completely. Etymology: From the Latin root “amputare” (meaning “to cut off”).1. Appendicitis: inflammation of the appendix, from the Greek word "itis" meaning inflammation.2. Gastritis: inflammation of the stomach lining, from the Greek word "gaster" meaning stomach.3. Bronchitis: inflammation of the bronchial tubes, from the Greek word "bronchia" meaning windpipe.4. Sinusitis: inflammation of the sinuses, from the Greek word "sinus" meaning curve.5. Nephritis: inflammation of the kidneys, from the Greek word "nephros" meaning kidney.6. Colitis: inflammation of the colon, from the Greek word "kolon" meaning large intestine.7. Cystitis: inflammation of the urinary bladder, from the Greek word "kystis" meaning bladder.8. Urethritis: inflammation of the urethra, from the Greek word "ouretheros" meaning urinary canal.9. Peritonitis: inflammation of the peritoneum, from the Greek word "peritoneon" meaning covering.10. Otitis: inflammation of the ear, from the Greek word "otos" meaning ear.

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