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iveyjurea

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Which word is a general category for any type of disease of a nerve?
 
  A) neuropathy
  B) neuroma
  C) neurofibromatosis
  D) neuritis

Question 2

The medical term for an abnormal condition of a gland is:
 
  A. adenosis
  B. adrenalitis
  C. adrenopathy
  D. endocrinopathy


ecabral0

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

A
Explanation: A) Correct Neur/o- means nerve and -pathy means disease.
B) This is a specific type of disease with a tumor.
C) This is a specific type of disease with fibrous tumors on the nerves.
D) This is an inflammation or infection of a nerve.

Answer to Question 2

A


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