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Wadzanai

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A/An ________ is the surgical procedure to remove the uterus.
 
  A) amniocentesis
  B) oophorectomy
  C) lumpectomy
  D) hysterectomy

Question 2

The combining form contus/o-, as seen in the word contusion, means ________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


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

D
Explanation: A) Amniocentesis does not remove the uterus.
B) Oophorectomy removes the ovaries, not the uterus.
C) Lumpectomy removes a lump in the breast, not the uterus.
D) Correct Hyster/o- means uterus; womb and -ectomy means surgical removal.

Answer to Question 2

bruising


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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Gracias!

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:D TYSM

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