HISTOLOGY
URINARY SYSTEM
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Question
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Suffix for stretching or enlargement?
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urethr/o
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ureter/o
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-uria
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-ectasis
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: –ectasia (dilation or enlargement of an organ or part) gastrectasia, dilation (stretching) of the stomach. ecto-(outer, outside of) ectopic, located away from the normal position.-ectomy (the surgical removal of an organ or part) appendectomy, surgical removal of the appendix.
Detailed explanation-2: -Some examples of these suffixes are:-itis (inflammation), -megaly (enlargement), -sclerosis (tissue hardening), and-algia (pain and suffering).
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