Question

what is the surgical term that refers to suturing a vein?
a venotomy
b phleborrhexis
c venosclerosis
d phleborrhaphy

Explanation:

The suffix -rrhaphy means suturing. "Phlebo -" refers to a vein. So phleborrhaphy is the suturing of a vein. Venotomy is an incision into a vein. Phleborrhexis is rupture of a vein. Venosclerosis is hardening of a vein.

Answer:

D. phleborrhaphy