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Pineappleeh

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In the term arthroscope, the suffix -scope means:
 
  A) to examine.
  B) to view.
  C) instrument.
  D) joint.

Question 2

The surgical puncture of a joint for removal of fluid is:
 
  A) arthrocentesis.
  B) arthroscopy.
  C) arthroplasty.
  D) arthralgia.


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xthemafja

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

C
Explanation: A) The suffix -scopy means to examine.
B) The suffix -scopy also means to view.
C) Correct. The suffix -scope means instrument for examining.
D) The root arthr means joint.

Answer to Question 2

A
Explanation: A) Correct.
B) Arthroscopy is a visual examination of a joint using a lighted instrument.
C) Arthroplasty is surgical repair of a joint.
D) Arthralgia is joint pain.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 26, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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