-lysis, -plasty, -stasis

-lysis means to break apart, -plasty means repair or reshape, and -stasis means to stop or hold steady (Greek).

"LYE-sis / PLAS-tee / STAY-sis." Coach: "Lysis breaks, plasty reshapes, stasis stops or steadies."

Examples: thrombolysis, hemolysis, dialysis, adhesiolysis, angioplasty.

Also: arthroplasty, cranioplasty, rhinoplasty, hemostasis, homeostasis.