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dollx

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on: Jun 27, 2018
The suffix -centesis means ________.
 
  A) pertaining to
  B) procedure to puncture
  C) process of cutting or making an incision
  D) surgical removal

Question 2

If a patient has more than one decubitus ulcer, you would spell the plural form of decubitus as ________.
 
  A) decubituses
  B) decubitae
  C) decubitas
  D) decubiti


yifu223

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

B
Explanation: A) The suffix -centesis does not mean pertaining to.
B) Correct
C) The suffix -tomy means process of cutting; process of making an incision.
D) The suffix -ectomy means surgical removal.

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: A) This is not the plural form.
B) This is not the plural form.
C) This is not the plural form.
D) Correct This is a Latin singular noun and the plural is formed by changing -us to -i.


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