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londonang

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on: Jun 27, 2018
The medical term epigastric means pertaining to the region ________ the stomach.
 
  A) below
  B) around
  C) over
  D) beside

Question 2

The man was diagnosed with bradypnea, which means his breathing is:
 
  A) lacking.
  B) fast.
  C) excessive.
  D) slow.


helenmarkerine

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation: A) The prefix for below is hypo- or sub-.
B) The prefix for around is circum- or peri-.
C) Correct.
D) The prefix for beside is para-.

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: A) The prefix for lack of is a- or an-.
B) The prefix for fast or rapid is tachy-.
C) The prefix for excessive is hyper-.
D) Correct.


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