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Caiter2013

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on: Jun 26, 2018
Which suffix means tumor, or swelling?
 A) -iasis
  B) -osis
  C) -malacea
  D) -oma

Question 2

Which prefix means within?
 A) epi-
  B) sub-
  C) intra-
  D) para-


sierramartinez

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Reply #1 on: Jun 26, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C


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