Question

11 multiple choice 5 points the meaning of the suffix in thoracotomy is: process of cutting or making an incision. surgical excision. surgically created opening. procedure to puncture.

Explanation:

In medical terminology, the suffix "-tomy" means the process of cutting or making an incision. Thoracotomy is a surgical procedure where an incision is made in the chest (thorac - relates to the chest).

Answer:

process of cutting or making an incision.