230 The suffix for suture repair is
-rrhaphy. Neurorraphy is the medical
term for __________ __________ of
the nerve.
nu-ror'ah-fe
suture repair
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231 In review, write the meaning of each of
the following operative suffixes in the
blank provided.
a. -ectomy means: __________
removal/excision (frame 221)
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b. -scopy means: __________
inspection/examination (frame 223)
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c. -stomy means: __________
artificial opening into (frame 224)
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d. -tomy means: __________
incision/cutting (frame 225)
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e. -desis means: __________
binding/fixation (frame 226)
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f. -pexy means: __________
suspension/fixation
(frame 227)
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g. -plasty means: __________
plastic repair (frame 228)
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