THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

PELVIS CAVITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What does the suffix ‘ectomy’ mean?
A
Removal
B
Operation
C
Incision
D
addition
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The form-ectomy means “excision.” Vasectomy literally means “excision of the vas deferens.” What are some words that use the combining form-ectomy? adenectomy. appendectomy. cardiectomy.

Detailed explanation-2: –ectomy. excision, surgical removal, cut out.

Detailed explanation-3: -The suffix ‘-ectomy’ means surgical removal.

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