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anjilletteb

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on: Jun 26, 2018
The suffix in nasopharyngitis means:
 
  A) pertaining to.
  B) condition of.
  C) enlargement.
  D) inflammation.

Question 2

A condition with widespread muscular pain and debilitating fatigue is known as:
 
  A) rheumatism.
  B) fibromyalgia.
  C) myopathy.
  D) myoparesis.


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

D
Explanation: A) There are numerous suffixes which mean pertaining to, such as -us, -al, -eal, and -ic.
B) Suffixes that mean condition are -osis and -ia.
C) The suffix -megaly means enlargement.
D) Correct.

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: A) Rheumatism is inflammation and soreness of muscles and joints.
B) Correct.
C) Myopathy means disease of the muscle.
D) Myoparesis means weakness or slight paralysis of a muscle.


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