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jilianpiloj

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White spots or patches formed on the mucous membrane of the tongue or cheek are called:
 
  A) leukoplakia.
  B) lentigo.
  C) lupus.
  D) purpura.

Question 2

The clue that rhytidoplasty is a word referring to a surgical procedure is in its:
 
  A) prefix.
  B) root.
  C) combining form.
  D) suffix.



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Answer to Question 1

A
Explanation: A) Correct.
B) A lentigo is a skin tag.
C) Lupus is an autoimmune disorder.
D) Purpura is a purplish skin discoloration.

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: A) Rhytidoplasty does not have a prefix.
B) The root of rhytidoplasty, rhytid, refers to wrinkles.
C) The combining form of rhytidoplasty, rhytid/o, refers to wrinkles.
D) Correct. The suffix -plasty means surgical repair.




jilianpiloj

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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