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nummyann

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Myorrhaphy is the repair of torn tendons.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

In the term arthritis, the suffix -itis means:
 
  A) pertaining to
  B) removal
  C) repair
  D) inflammation


amynguyen1221

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

FALSE
Explanation: Breaking down the term provided my/o, muscle, and -rrhaphy, suturing, refers to suturing of muscles. Surgical repair, -plasty, of tendons, ten/o, is tenoplasty.

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: The suffix meaning surgical removal is -ectomy, surgical repair is -plasty. Several suffixes mean pertaining to, including -al and -ic.


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