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ETearle

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on: Jun 27, 2018
The suffix -rrhaphy as found in the word herniorrhaphy means ________.
 
  A) procedure of suturing
  B) surgical removal
  C) process of reshaping by surgery
  D) stomach and intestines

Question 2

Which two combining forms mean nail?
 
  A) ungu/o- and onych/o-
  B) lip/o- and adip/o-
  C) pil/o- and trich/o-
  D) derm/o- and diaphor/o-


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: A) Correct
B) This is not the meaning of -ectomy.
C) This is the meaning of -plasty.
D) This is not the meaning of -rrhaphy.

Answer to Question 2

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Explanation: A) Correct
B) These combining forms mean fat.
C) These combining forms mean hair.
D) These combining forms mean skin and sweat.


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