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lunatika

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Select the suffix that means surgical removal.
 
  A) -centesis
  B) -tomy
  C) -ectomy
  D) -desis

Question 2

Which of the following surgical procedures is the treatment for otosclerosis?
 
  A) myringotomy
  B) stapedectomy
  C) cochlear implant
  D) otoscopy


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shayla

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

C
Explanation: Look closely at the differences in these procedures. The other suffixes mean: -centesis, surgical puncture; -tomy, incision or to cut; and -desis, surgical fixation or fusion.

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: A stapedectomy treats otosclerosis. A myringotomy treats chronic ear infections. A cochlear implant treats sensorineural hearing loss. Otoscopy views inside the ear.


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Reply #2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jun 27, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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