The suffix -otomy means to surgically remove

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


FALSE
Explanation: The suffix -otomy means to surgically cut into; the suffix -ectomy means to surgically remove.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following is an accurate breakdown of the abbreviation SC?

A. signa care = signa (label) + care = carefully labeled B. subcutaneous = sub (above) + cutane/o (skin) = above the skin C. subcutaneous = sub (beneath) + cutane/o (skin) = beneath the skin D. supportive care (abbreviation comes from regularly used English words) E. subcutaneous = sub (through) + cutane/o (muscle) = through the muscle

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