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casperchen82

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on: Jun 27, 2018
All of the following are combining forms that mean uterus; womb EXCEPT ________.
 
  A) hyster/o-
  B) estr/a-
  C) uter/o-
  D) metri/o-

Question 2

________ is a procedure that uses sound waves to break up a kidney stone.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


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

B
Explanation: A) Hyster/o- means uterus; womb.
B) Correct Estr/a- means female, not uterus; womb.
C) Uter/o- means uterus; womb.
D) Metri/o- means uterus; womb.

Answer to Question 2

Lithotripsy


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