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lbcchick

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on: Jun 27, 2018
The term for profuse sweating is:
 
  A) anhidrosis
  B) contusion
  C) diaphoresis
  D) keratosis

Question 2

The combining form in the word pneumonia means ________.
 
  A) mind
  B) air; lung
  C) condition; state; thing
  D) surgical removal


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

C
Explanation: The term for profuse sweating is diaphoresis. Anhidrosis is an abnormal condition of no sweat. A contusion is a collection of blood under the skin with pain and swelling. Keratosis is an abnormal condition of hard (skin).

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: A) The combining form pneumon/o- does not mean this.
B) Correct
C) The combining form pneumon/o- does not mean this.
D) The combining form pneumon/o- does not mean this.


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