Which of the following suffixes does not refer to a surgical procedure?

A) -megaly
B) -ectomy
C) -plasty
D) -ostomy


A
Explanation: The suffix -megaly means enlarged. The suffixes -ectomy, -plasty, and -ostomy all refer to a surgical procedure.

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