A gastroplasty is "removal of the stomach."
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
FALSE
Explanation: The combining form gastr/o means "stomach," and the suffix -plasty means "surgical repair." The suffix meaning "surgical removal" is -ectomy.
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A) specialty care hospital B) health maintenance organization C) nursing home D) general hospital
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A. yard work B. golf C. walking D. All of these answers are correct.
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A. 4 drinks on any day. B. 2 drinks on any day. C. 7 drinks on any day. D. 5 drinks on any day.