In the medical word surgeon, the suffix -eon means ________

A) "skilled expert; skilled professional"
B) "operative procedure"
C) "person who performs"
D) "make an incision"


C
Explanation: A) The suffix -ician means this.
B) The combining form surg/o- means this.
C) Correct!
D) The suffix -eon does not mean this.

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