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gbarreiro

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The medical term antipyretic means an agent that is:
 
  A) against cough.
  B) against disease or pregnancy.
  C) against fever.
  D) against sepsis.

Question 2

The prefix in abnormal means:
 
  A) condition.
  B) pertaining to.
  C) destruction.
  D) away from.


DylanD1323

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

C
Explanation: A) An antitussive is against cough.
B) A prophylactic protects against disease or pregnancy
C) Correct.
D) The term antiseptic means against sepsis or infection.

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: A) The suffix -osis means condition.
B) Many suffixes mean pertaining to, such as -al or -ic.
C) The suffix -tripsy means to crush or destroy.
D) Correct.


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