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iveyjurea

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on: Jun 27, 2018
What is the meaning of the suffix in the term alcoholism?
 
  A) process
  B) inflammation
  C) pertaining to
  D) condition

Question 2

In the term cystotomy, the suffix means:
 
  A) remove.
  B) incision.
  C) surgical puncture.
  D) new opening.


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rekilledagain

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

D
Explanation: A) The suffix -ion means process.
B) The suffix -itis means inflammation.
C) Many suffixes, such as -ary and -ic, mean pertaining to.
D) Correct.

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: A) The suffix -ectomy means remove.
B) Correct.
C) The suffix -centesis means surgical puncture.
D) The suffix -stomy means new opening.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Gracias!

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