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tth

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on: Jun 27, 2018
What does the suffix -ectasis mean?
 
  A) dilation
  B) constriction
  C) formation
  D) softening

Question 2

If the root muscul means muscle, what is the literal meaning of muscular?
 
  A) large muscles
  B) developed muscles
  C) pertaining to muscles
  D) tightened muscles


morganmarie791

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

A
Explanation: A) Correct.
B) The suffix -spasm can mean constriction.
C) The suffix -genesis means formation.
D) The suffix -malacia means softening.

Answer to Question 2

C
Explanation: C) The suffix -ar means pertaining to, so the term muscular means pertaining to the muscle.


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