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tatyanajohnson

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Which term means an abnormal excretion of large amounts of urine?
 
  A) diuresis
  B) hesitancy
  C) enuresis
  D) urgency

Question 2

The surgeon performed a laryngectomy on the ________.
 
  A) skin
  B) lungs
  C) voice box
  D) nose
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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A
Explanation: Correct. A diuretic is a substance that increases the amount of urine excreted.

Answer to Question 2

C
Explanation: A) Laryng/o- does not mean this.
B) Laryng/o- does not mean this.
C) Correct Laryng/o- means larynx; voice box.
D) Laryng/o- does not mean this.


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