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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



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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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