Question

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1. which of the following terms means \cutting into an opening or meatus\?

meatotomy
meatoscopy
meatoplasty
meatometry

Explanation:

• Meatotomy: The suffix "-tomy" means cutting or incision. So, meatotomy refers to cutting into a meatus (opening).
• Meatoscopy: The suffix "-scopy" means visual examination. So, meatoscopy is the visual examination of a meatus.
• Meatoplasty: The suffix "-plasty" means surgical repair. So, meatoplasty is the surgical repair of a meatus.
• Meatometry: The suffix "-metry" means measurement. So, meatometry is the measurement of a meatus.

Answer:

Meatotomy