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Themember4

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on: Jun 27, 2018
The correct medical term for a specialist of the heart is:
 
  A) cardiologist
  B) cardiomegaly
  C) cardiogenic
  D) cardiology

Question 2

Select the prefix that means against or counter.
 
  A) sub-
  B) contra-
  C) pre-
  D) meta-


Perkypinki

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

A
Explanation: Look carefully at cardiologist with the suffix -logist, one who studies, and cardiology with the suffix -logy, science or study of. The physician is the cardiologist and the medical specialty is cardiology.

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: The other prefixes mean: sub-, under; pre-, before; and meta-, after or change.


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Reply #2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jun 27, 2018
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