Question

which term means
upture of the heart\?
cardiorrhaphy
carditis
cardiorrhexis

Explanation:

• Cardiorrhaphy: The suffix "-rrhaphy" means suture. So, cardiorrhaphy means suturing of the heart.
• Carditis: The suffix "-itis" means inflammation. So, carditis means inflammation of the heart.
• Cardiorrhexis: The suffix "-rrhexis" means rupture. So, cardiorrhexis means rupture of the heart.

Answer:

cardiorrhexis