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LaDunn

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on: Jun 26, 2018
A tumor of the meninges is known as:
 
  A) meningocele.
  B) meningitis.
  C) meningioma.
  D) meningomyelocele.

Question 2

In the term lymphadenitis, the root aden means:
 
  A) gland.
  B) lymph.
  C) inflammation.
  D) duct.


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CourtneyCNorton

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

C
Explanation: A) Meningocele is a congenital hernia in which the meninges protrude through a spinal defect.
B) Meningitis is inflammation of the meninges.
C) Correct.
D) Meningomyelocele is a congenital hernia in which the spinal cord and meninges protrude through a spinal defect.

Answer to Question 2

A
Explanation: A) Correct.
B) The root lymph means lymph.
C) The suffix -itis means inflammation.
D) The root doch means duct.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 26, 2018
Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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