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hubes95

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The spelling of which of these medical words follows the guideline for adding the combining form to a suffix that begins with a consonant?
 
  A) Abnormal
  B) Oncology
  C) Antitussive
  D) Epidemic

Question 2

The spelling of which of these medical words follows the guideline for adding a suffix that begins with a consonant to a combining form?
 
  A) Cardiac
  B) Oncology
  C) Prognosis
  D) Prophylactic


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Explanation: A) Abnormal combines the prefix ab-, the root norm, and the suffix -al.
B) Correct.
C) Antitussive combines the prefix anti-, the root tuss, and the suffix -ive.
D) Epidemic combines the prefix epi-, the root dem, and the suffix -ic.

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: A) Cardiac drops the o from the combining form cardi/o before adding the suffix -ac.
B) Correct.
C) Prognosis combines the prefix pro- with the suffix -gnosis.
D) Prophylactic combines the root prophylact with the suffix -ic.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Gracias!

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:D TYSM

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