Author Question: A tumor of the meninges is known as: A) meningocele. B) meningitis. C) meningioma. D) ... (Read 198 times)

LaDunn · **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.

CourtneyCNorton · **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.