In the term cystotomy, the suffix means:
A) remove.
B) incision.
C) surgical puncture.
D) new opening.
B
Explanation:
A) The suffix -ectomy means remove.
B) Correct.
C) The suffix -centesis means puncture.
D) The suffix -stomy means new opening.
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