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genevieve1028

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on: Jun 27, 2018
The combining form rheumat/o- means ________.
 
  A) inflammation
  B) joint
  C) disease
  D) watery discharge

Question 2

Both combining forms audit/o- and aur/i- mean the sense of hearing.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


adammoses97

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

D
Explanation: A) The suffix -itis means inflammation of; infection of.
B) Arthr/o- and articul/o- mean joint.
C) The suffix -pathy means disease; suffering.
D) Correct

Answer to Question 2

FALSE
Explanation: Audit/o- means the sense of hearing, but aur/i- means ear.


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