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jjjetplane

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Which medical procedure involves liquid nitrogen being sprayed or painted onto a small malignant lesion to freeze and destroy the tissue?
 
  A) cryosurgery
  B) fractionation
  C) brachytherapy
  D) electrosurgery

Question 2

Because of the definition of the first combining form, we know that hydrochloric acid is partly made up of fluid; ________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



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Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: A) Correct Cry/o- means cold.
B) Fractionation has to do with radiation therapy, not liquid nitrogen.
C) Brachytherapy does not use liquid nitrogen.
D) Electrosurgery uses electricity, not liquid nitrogen.

Answer to Question 2

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