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The combining form blast/o- means ________.
 
  A) cancer
  B) embryonic; immature
  C) break down; destroy
  D) mass; tumor

Question 2

A Holter monitor is used to check the patient's heart rate as an outpatient for 24 hours.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

B
Explanation: A) Cancer/o- and carcin/o- mean cancer.
B) Correct
C) Lys/o- means break down; destroy.
D) Onc/o- means mass; tumor.

Answer to Question 2

TRUE




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