Which suffix means "suture"?

a. -tome
b. -desis
c. -rrhaphy
d. -pexy


c
Explanation:
a. -tome: means "instrument used to cut"
b. -desis: means "procedure to fuse together"
c. -rrhaphy: correct
d. -pexy: means "process of surgically fixing in place"

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