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stevenposner

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Divide and label the medical term anencephaly. Give the meaning.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

The suffix -edema means:
 
  a. vomiting
  b. swelling
  c. destruction
  d. pain


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

an-/encephal/-y
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The meaning of the medical term anencephaly is a congenital condition in which there is a lack of development of the brain.

Answer to Question 2

b
Explanation:
a. vomiting: the suffix -emesis means vomiting
b. swelling: correct
c. destruction: the suffix -lysis means destroying
d. pain: the suffix -algia means pain


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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Gracias!

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