Break down the medical word into its word parts, and give the meaning of each word part. Then, give the definition of the medical word.
Tenorrhaphy
Definition:
Combining form and definition:
Suffix and definition:
Definition: Suturing of a tendon
Combining form and definition: ten/o, “stretch, tendon”
Suffix and definition: -rrhaphy, “suturing”
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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