In the term meniscus, the root menisc means:

A) formation.
B) crescent.
C) repair.
D) suture.


B
Explanation:
A) The suffix -genesis means formation.
B) Correct.
C) The suffix -plasty means repair.
D) The suffix -rrhaphy means to suture.

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