The Suffix -Ectomy Means

question 54

Multiple Choice

The suffix -ectomy means :

• A) instrument.
• B) pertaining to.
• C) operation.
• D) surgical excision.

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Definitions:

Water Crisis

A situation where the available potable, unpolluted water within a region is less than that region's demand.

Species at Risk Act

Canadian legislation aimed at protecting endangered or threatened species and their habitats through conservation and recovery measures.

Marine Protected Areas

Regions of seas, oceans, estuaries, or large lakes that are designated by governments or local communities to protect and conserve marine ecosystems and cultural resources.

Environmental Hazards

Encompasses various physical, chemical, and biological factors external to a person that can potentially harm the health of humans or ecosystems.