Break down the medical word into its word parts, and give the meaning of each word part. Then, give the definition of the medical word.
Gynecology
Definition:
Combining form and definition:
Suffix and definition:
Definition: The branch of medicine that focuses on women
Combining form and definition: gynec/o, “woman”
Suffix and definition: -logy, “study or science of”
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term hemicolectomy?
A. hemi (two) + col (colon) + ectomy (removal) = surgical removal of two sections of the large intestine B. hemi (half) + col (colon) + ectomy (removal) = surgical removal of the half (a portion) of the large intestine C. hemi (half) + col (colon) + ectomy (removal) = surgical removal of the half (a portion) of the small intestine D. hemi (half) + col (colon) + ectomy (incision) = incision into half (a portion) of the large intestine E. hemi (two) + col (colon) + ectomy (incision) = incision into two sections of the small intestine