MEDICINE MCQ
RESPIRATORY MEDICINE
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What does the suffix-ectomy mean?
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excision, removal
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operation on
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incision into
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addition
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The surgical terminology suffix “-ectomy” was taken from Greek - = “act of cutting out". It means surgical removal of something, usually from inside the body.
Detailed explanation-2: -Examples of-ectomy The form-ectomy means “excision.” Vasectomy literally means “excision of the vas deferens.”
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