Choose the correct construction of a medical term that means surgical repair of the skull.

A. cranio + tomy
B. cephalo+ tomy
C. crani+ ectomy
D. cephalo + plasty
E. cranio + plasty


Answer: E

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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