What does the suffix -ectasis mean?
A) dilation
B) constriction
C) formation
D) softening
A
Explanation: A) Correct.
B) The suffix -spasm can mean constriction.
C) The suffix -genesis means formation.
D) The suffix -malacia means softening.
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