Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term neurorrhaphy?

A. neuro (nerve) + rrhaphy (removal) = removal of a nerve
B. neuro (nerve) + rrhaphy (incision) = incision into a nerve
C. neuro (nerve) + rrhaphy (reconstruction) = reconstruction of a nerve
D. neuro (nerve) + rrhaphy (loose) = destruction of nerve tissue
E. neuro (nerve) + rrhaphy (suture) = suture of a nerve


Answer: E

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