« previous next »

Author Question: The suffix -lith means inflammation. Indicate whether the statement is true or ... (Read 62 times)

michelleunicorn

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 565
on: Jun 27, 2018
The suffix -lith means inflammation.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Select the combining form that means uterus.
 
  A) colp/o
  B) oophor/o
  C) mast/o
  D) hyster/o


robbielu01

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 336
Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

False

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: Another combining form meaning uterus is metr/o or metr/i. The other combining forms mean: colp/o, vagina; oophor/o, ovary; and mast/o, breast.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Pope Sylvester II tried to introduce Arabic numbers into Europe between the years 999 and 1003, but their use did not catch on for a few more centuries, and Roman numerals continued to be the primary number system.

Did you know?

The strongest synthetic topical retinoid drug available, tazarotene, is used to treat sun-damaged skin, acne, and psoriasis.

Did you know?

Over time, chronic hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus infections can progress to advanced liver disease, liver failure, and hepatocellular carcinoma. Unlike other forms, more than 80% of hepatitis C infections become chronic and lead to liver disease. When combined with hepatitis B, hepatitis C now accounts for 75% percent of all cases of liver disease around the world. Liver failure caused by hepatitis C is now leading cause of liver transplants in the United States.

Did you know?

The use of salicylates dates back 2,500 years to Hippocrates's recommendation of willow bark (from which a salicylate is derived) as an aid to the pains of childbirth. However, overdosage of salicylates can harm body fluids, electrolytes, the CNS, the GI tract, the ears, the lungs, the blood, the liver, and the kidneys and cause coma or death.

Did you know?

The eye muscles are the most active muscles in the whole body. The external muscles that move the eyes are the strongest muscles in the human body for the job they have to do. They are 100 times more powerful than they need to be.

Bipolar disease. The term bipolar means “pertaining to two poles.” The individual with this form of Bipolar disease. The term bipolar means “pertaining to two poles.” The individual with this form of
Gangrene of the toes and foot as a result of an infection often means eventual amputation. Gangrene of the toes and foot as a result of an infection often means eventual amputation.
Arthrocentesis. The aspiration of fluid is a common treatment for joint injuries resulting in inflam Arthrocentesis. The aspiration of fluid is a common treatment for joint injuries resulting in inflam
Primary aging means changes in hair color and skin texture for almost everyone. Primary aging means changes in hair color and skin texture for almost everyone.
In the summer of 1793, a yellow fever epidemic struck Philadelphia, killing nearly 4,000. Tens of th In the summer of 1793, a yellow fever epidemic struck Philadelphia, killing nearly 4,000. Tens of th
Example of an Explanation of Benefits statement. Example of an Explanation of Benefits statement.
Video: Nucleic acid digestion - brush border enzymes, end products & transport mechanism

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library