Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. The suffix -otomy means to surgically remove.
2. The suffix -osis means abnormal condition.
3. The suffix -trophy means treatment.
4. The suffix -genic means producing.
5. The suffix -megaly means abnormal softening.
1. FALSE
-The suffix -otomy means to surgically cut into; the suffix -ectomy means to surgically remove.
2. TRUE
3. FALSE
-The suffix -trophy means development; the suffix -therapy means treatment.
4. TRUE
5. FALSE
-The suffix -megaly means enlarged; the suffix -malacia means abnormal softening.
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