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michelleunicorn

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on: Jun 27, 2018
The suffix -lith means inflammation.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Select the combining form that means uterus.
 
  A) colp/o
  B) oophor/o
  C) mast/o
  D) hyster/o


robbielu01

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

False

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: Another combining form meaning uterus is metr/o or metr/i. The other combining forms mean: colp/o, vagina; oophor/o, ovary; and mast/o, breast.


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