Question

1. what is the correct meaning of the suffix in the term episiotomy?

suture
incision
fixation
excision

Explanation:

The suffix "-tomy" in medical terminology means "incision". In the term "episiotomy", the root "episio - " refers to the perineum, and the suffix "-tomy" indicates an incision. So, it is a surgical incision of the perineum.

Answer:

Incision