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sjones

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What is the correct abbreviation for the term otorhinolaryngology?
 
  A) OTO
  B) Orth
  C) ENT
  D) Erl

Question 2

In the term mortality, what does the root mortal mean?
 
  A) human
  B) sick
  C) death
  D) people



IRincones

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Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation: A) OTO is not a standard abbreviation for a medical term.
B) Orth is the abbreviation for orthopedics.
C) Correct.
D) Erl is not a standard abbreviation for a medical term.

Answer to Question 2

A
Explanation: A) Correct.
B) The root morbid means sick.
C) The root necr means death.
D) The root dem means people.



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