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Author Question: Which term means paralysis of the voice box? a. laryngitis b. laryngospasm c. laryngoplegia d. ... (Read 56 times)

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Which term means paralysis of the voice box?
 
  a. laryngitis
  b. laryngospasm
  c. laryngoplegia
  d. laryngoplasty

Question 2

Which of the following combining forms does NOT refer to an endocrine gland?
 
  a. ovari/o
  b. pituitar/o
  c. acr/o
  d. thyr/o


atrochim

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

c
Explanation:
a. laryngitis: means inflammation of the voice box
b. laryngospasm: means involuntary movement of the voice box
c. laryngoplegia: correct
d. laryngoplasty: means surgical repair of the voice box

Answer to Question 2

c
Explanation:
a. ovari/o: does refer to a gland
b. pituitar/o: does refer to a gland
c. acr/o: correct
d. thyr/o: does refer to a gland


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