Myorrhaphy is the repair of torn tendons

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


FALSE
Explanation: Breaking down the term provided my/o, "muscle," and -rrhaphy, "suturing," refers to suturing of muscles. Surgical repair, -plasty, of tendons, ten/o, is tenoplasty.

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