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jlmhmf

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Which term does NOT mean pertaining to the tonsils?
 
  a. tonsillac
  b. tonsillary
  c. tonsillic
  d. tonsillitis

Question 2

Enlargement of the prostate that can occur in older men is:
 
  A) benign prostatic hyperplasia.
  B) benign prostate trophy.
  C) hypertrophy prostatic.
  D) megaloprostatic


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

d
Explanation:
a. tonsillac: -ac is a suffix that means pertaining to
b. tonsillary: -ary is a suffix that means pertaining to
c. tonsillic: -ic is a suffix that means pertaining to
d. tonsillitis: correct

Answer to Question 2

A
Explanation: A) Correct. Benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH is enlargement of the prostate.


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