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What is the prefix and suffix of word mastectomy?

Here's the breakdown of the word "mastectomy":

* Prefix: Mast- (meaning "breast")

* Suffix: -ectomy (meaning "surgical removal")

Therefore, "mastectomy" literally means "surgical removal of the breast".

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