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1 centesis puncture to remove fluid
2 ectomy surgical removal
3 otomy select match
4 ostomy select match
5 opsy select match
6 ectasis select match
7 orrhea select match
8 orrhagia select match
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Explanation:

To solve this medical terminology matching problem, we analyze each suffix:

1. centesis: Medical suffix meaning puncture to remove fluid (e.g., paracentesis).
2. ectomy: Suffix for surgical removal (e.g., appendectomy).
3. otomy: Suffix for cutting into (e.g., tracheotomy).
4. ostomy: Suffix for creating an opening (e.g., colostomy).
5. opsy: Suffix for examination (e.g., biopsy).
6. ectasis: Suffix for dilation (e.g., bronchiectasis).
7. orrhea: Suffix for flow/discharge (e.g., rhinorrhea).
8. orrhagia: Suffix for severe bleeding (e.g., hemorrhage).

Answer:

1. centesis - puncture to remove fluid
2. ectomy - surgical removal
3. otomy - cutting into (surgical incision)
4. ostomy - creation of an opening
5. opsy - examination (biopsy etc.)
6. ectasis - dilation/expansion
7. orrhea - flow/discharge
8. orrhagia - severe bleeding