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joblessjake

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In the term tuberculosis, the root tubercul means:
 
  A) fiber.
  B) a little swelling.
  C) a cyst.
  D) flesh.

Question 2

The term craniotomy means:
 
  A) surgical removal of part of the skull.
  B) surgical repair of a joint.
  C) surgical incision into the skull.
  D) surgical excision of a vertebral posterior arch.



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Answer to Question 1

B
Explanation: A) The root for fiber is fibr/o.
B) Correct.
C) The root for sac is cyst.
D) The root for flesh is sarc/o.

Answer to Question 2

C
Explanation: A) Surgical removal of part of the skull is a craniectomy.
B) Surgical repair of a joint would be a arthroplasty.
C) Correct.
D) A surgical excision of a vertebral posterior arch would be a laminectomy.




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