Question

identify the suffix for the process of surgical cutting.

multiple choice
-tomy
-pathy
-ectomy
-stomy

Explanation:

Analyze the question stem

The question asks to identify the medical suffix that means "the process of surgical cutting" (or making an incision).

Evaluate the given options

• -tomy: Derived from the Greek tomia, meaning "cutting" or "making an incision into" an organ or tissue (e.g., laparotomy, osteotomy).
• -pathy: Means disease or morbid condition (e.g., neuropathy).
• -ectomy: Means surgical removal or excision (e.g., appendectomy).
• -stomy: Means surgically creating a new opening or mouth (e.g., colostomy).

Select the correct suffix

The suffix that specifically represents the process of surgical cutting or making an incision is -tomy.

Answer:

• -tomy (Correct answer)
• -pathy
• -ectomy
• -stomy