Question

module test

1. identify the suffix meaning \incision.\

-ectomy
-tomy
-metry
-plasty

Explanation:

• -ectomy: Means surgical removal. For example, "appendectomy" is the removal of the appendix.
• -tomy: Means incision. For example, "laparotomy" is an incision into the abdomen.
• -metry: Means measurement. For example, "spirometry" is the measurement of lung function.
• -plasty: Means surgical repair. For example, "rhinoplasty" is the surgical repair of the nose.

Answer:

-ectomy: Surgical removal.
-tomy: Incision.
-metry: Measurement.
-plasty: Surgical repair.