Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) (NAHP) Practice Exam

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What does the suffix 'oplasty' indicate?

Removal
Examination
Plastic repair
Reduction

The correct answer is: Plastic repair

The suffix 'oplasty' is derived from the Greek word "plassein" meaning to form or mold. In medical terminology, this suffix is commonly used to indicate a surgical procedure that involves shaping or repairing a body part, usually through the use of plastic or reconstructive surgery. Option A, removal, is incorrect as the suffix 'ectomy' is used for procedures involving removal. Option B, examination, is incorrect as the suffix 'scopy' is used for procedures involving the use of an instrument to examine a body part. Option D, reduction, is incorrect as the suffix 'reduction' is not commonly used in medical terminology to indicate a specific procedure.