The suffix -dactyly, as in polydactyly, means ________
A) "abnormal condition of the skin"
B) "condition of fingers; condition of toes"
C) "process of reshaping by surgery"
D) "platelike structure"
B
Explanation: A) There are no medical word parts that mean "abnormal condition of the skin."
B) Correct!
C) The suffix -plasty means "process of reshaping by surgery."
D) The suffix -elasma means "platelike structure."
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