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mia

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Which describes the CORRECT order of word parts in a medical word?
 
  A) The prefix is joined to the beginning of the combining form.
  B) The prefix is joined to the end of the combining form.
  C) The suffix comes at the beginning of the combining form.
  D) Hyphens are added when word parts are joined.

Question 2

The combining form that means nail is:
 
  A) myc/o
  B) cutane/o
  C) dermat/o
  D) onych/o


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

A
Explanation: A) Correct
B) This is not the correct order of word parts.
C) This is not the correct order for word parts.
D) Hyphens are deleted when word parts are joined.

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: The other combining forms mean: myc/o, fungus, and cutane/o and dermat/o, skin.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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