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tatyanajohnson

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In the term hemophilia, the suffix -philia means:
 
  A) to bleed
  B) blood
  C) hemorrhage
  D) love for

Question 2

Which of the following conditions may result in a collapsed lung?
 
  A) pulmonary embolism
  B) tuberculosis
  C) pleural effusion
  D) pneumothorax


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Answer to Question 1

D
Explanation: Both -phil and -philia mean loving or affinity for. -emia is the suffix for conditions pertaining to blood.

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: A pneumothorax is air trapped in the pleural cavity, which can result in the collapse of a lung. The other three lung conditions do not result in a collapsed lung.



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