Which of the following suffixes means puncture to withdraw fluid?
A) -centesis
B) -ostomy
C) -otomy
D) -plasty
A) -centesis
The suffix -centesis means puncture to withdraw fluid. The suffix -ostomy means to surgically create an opening, -otomy means cutting into, and -plasty means to surgically repair.
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