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In the term narcolepsy, the suffix -lepsy means:
 
  A) word.
  B) brain.
  C) head.
  D) seizure.

Question 2

A bluish or gray color on the skin due to oxygen deficiency in the blood is called ________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



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Answer to Question 1

D
Explanation: A) The suffix -lexia means diction, word, or phrase.
B) The root encephal means brain.
C) The root cephal means head.
D) Correct.

Answer to Question 2

cyanosis



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