Select the suffix that means "fusion."

A) -ectomy
B) -plasty
C) -centesis
D) -desis


D
Explanation: Look closely at the differences in these surgical procedures: -ectomy, "surgical removal"; -plasty, "surgical repair"; and -centesis, "surgical puncture."

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