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LaDunn

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A physician who specializes in ________ treats diseases of the stomach and intestine.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

The combining form magnet/o- means ________.
 
  A) attraction to
  B) energy
  C) magnet
  D) pull toward



Beatricemm

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Answer to Question 1

gastroenterology

Answer to Question 2

C
Explanation: A) Phil/o- means attraction to.
B) There are no medical word parts that mean energy.
C) Correct
D) There are no medical word parts that mean pull forward.



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