Which of the following suffixes does NOT refer to a surgical procedure?

A) -megaly
B) -ectomy
C) -plasty
D) -ostomy


A) -megaly
The suffix -megaly means enlarged. The suffixes -ectomy, -plasty, and -ostomy all refer to a surgical procedure

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The abbreviation DM stands for ________

Fill in the blank with the right word.

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