Select the suffix that means to surgically puncture. A) -cele B) -clasis C) -centesis D) ...

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humphriesbr@me.com

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on: Jun 27, 2018

Select the suffix that means to surgically puncture.

A) -cele
B) -clasis
C) -centesis
D) -crit

Question 2

An upper GI series is also called a barium swallow.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

elyse44

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation: The other suffixes mean: -crit, to separate; -cele, hernia, swelling, protrusion; and -clasis, break apart.

Answer to Question 2

True

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