Question

question 7
which of the following terms means surgical repair of a nerve?
a neuroplasty
b neuropexy
c neurorrhaphy
d neuropathy

Explanation:

• Neuroplasty: The suffix "-plasty" means surgical repair. "Neuro-" relates to nerve. So, neuroplasty means surgical repair of a nerve.
• Neuropexy: The suffix "-pexy" means fixation. So, neuropexy means fixation of a nerve.
• Neurorrhaphy: The suffix "-rrhaphy" means suture. So, neurorrhaphy means suture of a nerve.
• Neuropathy: The suffix "-pathy" means disease. So, neuropathy means disease of a nerve.

Answer:

A. neuroplasty