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sjones

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Which medical word means the same as the layperson's phrase water on the brain?
 
  A) epilepsy
  B) meningitis
  C) hydrocephalus
  D) dementia

Question 2

The combining form ather/o- means hard.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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jessofishing

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

C
Explanation: A) Water on the brain is not the same as epilepsy.
B) Water on the brain is not the same as meningitis.
C) Correct Hydr/o- means fluid; water and -cephalus means head.
D) Water on the brain is not the same as dementia.

Answer to Question 2

FALSE
Explanation: The combining form ather/o- means soft, fatty substance.


sjones

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
:D TYSM

nanny

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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