When Treating Reproductive System Disorders, Sometimes a Body Part Must

question 23

Multiple Choice

When treating reproductive system disorders, sometimes a body part must be removed. Build a medical term that means removal of a breast.

• A) Root mast + suffix -ectomy = mastectomy
• B) Combining form mamm/o + suffix -plasty = mammoplasty
• C) Root lump + suffix -ectomy = lumpectomy
• D) Root hyster + suffix -ectomy = hysterectomy

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Identity Frames

The perspectives individuals use to perceive and interpret their social positions or identities, affecting how they approach interactions and conflicts.