Which suffix means suture? a. -tome b. -desis c. -rrhaphy d. ...

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tiara099

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on: Jun 27, 2018

Which suffix means suture?

a. -tome
b. -desis
c. -rrhaphy
d. -pexy

Question 2

The combining form that means liver is ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

katieost

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Posts: 358

Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

c
Explanation:
a. -tome: means instrument used to cut
b. -desis: means procedure to fuse together
c. -rrhaphy: correct
d. -pexy: means process of surgically fixing in place

Answer to Question 2

hepat/o

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