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A/an ________ is the word part that is found at the end of a medical word.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

Which term means hard skin?
 
  a. erythroderma
  b. xeroderma
  c. ichthyoderma
  d. scleroderma



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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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Explanation:
a. erythroderma: means condition of red skin
b. xeroderma: means condition of dry skin
c. ichthyoderma: means condition of scaly skin
d. scleroderma: correct




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