Certified Medical Assistant Practice Exam

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Which of the following terms represents "surgical repair"?

Lysis
Desis
Plasty
Scopy

The correct answer is: Plasty

The term that represents "surgical repair" is indeed correct. The suffix "plasty" is commonly used in medical terminology to indicate surgical reconstruction or repair of a body part. For example, "rhinoplasty" refers specifically to the surgical repair or reconstruction of the nose. In contrast, the other terms have different meanings. "Lysis" refers to the destruction or breakdown of cells or tissues. "Desis" usually denotes surgical fixation or stabilization of a body part, often associated with fusion procedures. Meanwhile, "scopy" refers to the process of visual examination through an instrument, such as in "endoscopy," which allows for the viewing of internal structures. Each of these terms encompasses distinct medical procedures and should not be confused with the concept of surgical repair like "plasty" does.