Gastrectomy is listed as the principle procedure on the surgical report. You know that (-ectomy) means excision or surgical removal. What part of the medical word does "-ectomy" represent?

Question

Gastrectomy is listed as the principle procedure on the surgical report.  You know that (-ectomy) means excision or surgical removal.  What part of the medical word does "-ectomy" represent?

A. Root
B. Suffix
C. Prefix
D. Combining form

Ms. Sue · Answer

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/-ectomy

shelly · Answer

The word -ectomy is the suffix. The Prefix is the beginning, suffix is the end. Remember pre is before.