The suffix -ostomy means:

a. surgical fixation
b. surgically create an opening
c. surgical breaking
d. surgical repair


b
Explanation:
a. surgical fixation: the suffix -pexy means "surgical fixation"
b. surgically create an opening: correct
c. surgical breaking: the suffix -lysis means "breaking down"
d. surgical repair: the suffix -plasty means "surgical repair"

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