In the term myringotomy, the suffix -tomy means:

A) excision.
B) incision.
C) repair.
D) to remove.


B
Explanation:
A) The suffix -ectomy means excision.
B) Correct.
C) The suffix -plasty means repair.
D) The suffix -ectomy means remove.

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