Which of the following terms uses a suffix to indicate surgical formation of an opening?
A)Tracheotomy
B)Hemolysis
C)Arthrodesis
D)Appendectomy
E)Tracheostomy

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The suffix "-stomy" is used to indicate surgical formation of an opening, and "tracheo-" refers to the trachea. Therefore, "tracheostomy" is the term that uses a suffix to indicate the surgical formation of an opening.

Which of the Following Terms Uses a Suffix to Indicate