-osis. 1  1 suffix meaning a (specified) action, process, or result: homeosis, narcosis, zygosis. 2  2 suffix meaning increase in a pathological condition: calcicosis, psittacosis, varicosis. -osis. , pl. Combining form meaning a process, condition, or state, usually abnormal or diseased; production of an abnormal substance, increase of a normal substance, or parasitic infestation.
If non-surgical treatment fails to relieve the symptoms of accessory navicular syndrome, surgery may be appropriate. Surgery may involve removing the accessory bone, reshaping the area, and repairing the posterior tibial tendon to improve its function. This extra bone is not needed for normal foot function.
The fallopian tube and ovary are well situated in the pelvis and nearly all operations for nonmalignant problems of these organs can be best done using the laparoscopic approach. The operations are called adnexal surgery and include: 1  Ovarian cystectomy â Removal of an ovarian cyst with preservation of the ovary. 2  Oophorectomy â Removal of the ovary. 3  Salpingectomy â Removal of the Fallopian tube. 4  Salpingotomy â Opening the tube to remove an abnormality e.g. ectopic pregnancy.