Question

which term means \surgically suturing together the divided ends of a tendon\? tenodesis tenoectomy tenorrhaphy tenolysis

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze the medical term roots:

• "tenodesis": Fixation of a tendon, not suturing.
• "tenoectomy": Excision of a tendon, not suturing.
• "tenorrhaphy": The suffix "-rrhaphy" means suturing, and "teno-" relates to tendon. So it means suturing a tendon.
• "tenolysis": Lysis (loosening) of a tendon, not suturing.

Answer:

C. tenorrhaphy (Note: Assuming the options are labeled A - D with A: tenodesis, B: tenoectomy, C: tenorrhaphy, D: tenolysis. If the original labels differ, adjust the identifier but the term is tenorrhaphy.)