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beccaep

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What does the suffix in the term basophil mean?
 
  A) immature cell
  B) deficiency
  C) attraction, love
  D) produce, create

Question 2

In the term cyanotic, the suffix means:
 
  A) treatment.
  B) condition.
  C) pertaining to.
  D) inflammation.



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Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation: A) The suffix -blast means immature cell.
B) The suffix -penia means deficiency.
C) Correct.
D) The suffix -genesis means produce or create.

Answer to Question 2

C
Explanation: A) The suffixes -iatry and -therapy mean treatment.
B) The suffixes -ism and -osis mean condition.
C) Correct.
D) The suffix -itis means inflammation.





 

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