« previous next »

Author Question: The meaning of the suffix in thoracotomy is ________. A) procedure to puncture B) process of ... (Read 96 times)

haleyc112

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 600
on: Jun 27, 2018
The meaning of the suffix in thoracotomy is ________.
 
  A) procedure to puncture
  B) process of making an incision
  C) chest; thorax
  D) surgical removal

Question 2

A fracture in which cranial bones are pressed down inwardly toward the brain is called a depressed fracture.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


Jayson

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 350
Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Explanation: A) The suffix -centesis means procedure to puncture.
B) Correct
C) This is the meaning of the combining form, not the suffix.
D) The suffix -ectomy means surgical removal.

Answer to Question 2

TRUE


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

In inpatient settings, adverse drug events account for an estimated one in three of all hospital adverse events. They affect approximately 2 million hospital stays every year, and prolong hospital stays by between one and five days.

Did you know?

People who have myopia, or nearsightedness, are not able to see objects at a distance but only up close. It occurs when the cornea is either curved too steeply, the eye is too long, or both. This condition is progressive and worsens with time. More than 100 million people in the United States are nearsighted, but only 20% of those are born with the condition. Diet, eye exercise, drug therapy, and corrective lenses can all help manage nearsightedness.

Did you know?

The top 10 most important tips that will help you grow old gracefully include (1) quit smoking, (2) keep your weight down, (3) take supplements, (4) skip a meal each day or fast 1 day per week, (5) get a pet, (6) get medical help for chronic pain, (7) walk regularly, (8) reduce arguments, (9) put live plants in your living space, and (10) do some weight training.

Did you know?

The average person is easily confused by the terms pharmaceutics and pharmacology, thinking they are one and the same. Whereas pharmaceutics is the science of preparing and dispensing drugs (otherwise known as the science of pharmacy), pharmacology is the study of medications.

Did you know?

Approximately 25% of all reported medication errors result from some kind of name confusion.

Whipple procedure (pancreatoduodenectomy) Whipple procedure (pancreatoduodenectomy)
Critical thinking and the assessent process Critical thinking and the assessent process
Process flow diagram for Acetic Anhydride Plant Process flow diagram for Acetic Anhydride Plant
Children with disabilities used to be sent to special schools. In a process called mainstreaming or ... Children with disabilities used to be sent to special schools. In a process called mainstreaming or ...
The enthalpy change for converting 10.0 g of ice at -25.0 C to water at 80.0 C is ________ kJ. ... The enthalpy change for converting 10.0 g of ice at -25.0 C to water at 80.0 C is ________ kJ. ...
If 0.40 mol of NaN3 reacts completely in the reaction shown below, then ________ L of N2 will ... If 0.40 mol of NaN3 reacts completely in the reaction shown below, then ________ L of N2 will ...
Video: Angiotensin II - kidneys, adrenal glands and dehydration

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library