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sveta [45]
3 years ago
15

It means inflammation Select one: a. -osteo b. -ectomy c. -ostomy d. -itis

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atroni [7]3 years ago
3 0

Answer:

The correct answer is D.

Explanation:

Osteo is a <u>prefix</u>, which is use to mean bone or bone related: osteogenesis, osteomyelitis, osteoporosis, etc.

-ecotmy is a <u>suffix</u>, refers to removal of something surgically: adenectomy, diverticulectomy, embolectomy, etc.

-ostomy is a <u>suffix</u>, refers to a surgical creation of an opening in an organ: gastrostomy, colostomy, etc.

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