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kodithompson

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on: Jun 26, 2018
In the term xerostomia, the word root stom means:
 
  A) dry.
  B) mouth.
  C) monster.
  D) stomach.

Question 2

A primary bone cancer occurring in the pelvic area or in one of the long bones is:
 
  A) Hodgkin disease.
  B) Wilms tumor.
  C) Kaposi sarcoma.
  D) Ewing sarcoma.


lgoldst9

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Reply #1 on: Jun 26, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Explanation: A) The combining form xer/o means dry.
B) Correct.
C) The root terat means monster.
D) The combining form gastr/o means stomach.

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: A) Hodgkin disease is a tumor of the lymph system.
B) Wilms tumor is a kidney tumor in children.
C) Kaposi sarcoma is a cancer found in AIDS patients.
D) Correct.


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