Question

choose the correct answer. which word part means \hernia, tumor, swelling\? -rrhexis -plegia -cele

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each medical suffix:

• "-rrhexis" means rupture (e.g., enterorrhexis is intestinal rupture).
• "-plegia" means paralysis (e.g., hemiplegia is paralysis of one side).
• "-cele" means hernia, tumor, or swelling (e.g., hydrocele is a fluid - filled swelling, or meningocele is a hernia of the meninges).

Answer:

C. -cele