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Zulu123

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The combining form in radiograph means:
 
  A) instrument for.
  B) radius.
  C) x-ray.
  D) inflammation.

Question 2

The term used to describe softening of the bones is:
 
  A) osteogenesis.
  B) osteochondritis.
  C) osteomyelitis.
  D) osteomalacia.



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Carliemb17

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Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation: A) The suffix for instrument for is -graph, but that is not a combining form.
B) The radius is a lower arm bone.
C) Correct. The combining from radi/o means x-ray.
D) The suffix -itis means inflammation.

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: A) Osteogenesis is formation of bone.
B) Osteochondritis is inflammation of bone and cartilage.
C) Osteomyelitis is inflammation of bone, especially the marrow, caused by a pathogenic organism.
D) Correct.




Zulu123

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Reply 2 on: Jun 26, 2018
Gracias!


tkempin

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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