The suffix in the term thoracoplasty means surgical ________
A) repair
B) incision
C) puncture
D) excision
A
Explanation: A) Correct.
B) The suffix -tomy means surgical incision.
C) The suffix -centesis means surgical puncture.
D) The suffix -ectomy means surgical excision.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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