Which Is the Correct Breakdown and Translation of the Medical

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term colostomy?

• A)colo (colon) + stomy (creation of an opening) = creation of an opening in the colon
• B)colo (colon) + stomy (fixation) = surgical fixation of the colon
• C)colo (colon) + stomy (puncture) = puncture of the colon
• D)colo (colon) + stomy (surgical removal) = surgical removal of (a portion of) the colon
• E)colo (colon) + stomy (suture) = suture of the colon

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Definitions:

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