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skymedlock

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on: Jun 27, 2018
The correct meaning of the prefix in the term hypothyroidism is:
 
  A) thyroid gland
  B) condition
  C) deficient
  D) excessive

Question 2

The acronym/abbreviation for a test that uses magnets to produce images of the body's internal anatomy is ________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


djofnc

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

C
Explanation: The prefix is hypo-. The root is thyroid and the suffix is -ism.

Answer to Question 2

MRI


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