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abern

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on: Jun 27, 2018
What does the suffix -pnea means?
 
  A) sleep
  B) pain
  C) breathing
  D) fixation

Question 2

When giving the definition of a medical term, which part of the word is typically defined first?
 
  A) Prefix
  B) Suffix
  C) Combining form
  D) Root


Ashley I

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

C
Explanation: C) The suffix -pnea means breathing. It may be helpful to remember that both pneumonia and -pnea both start with pn and both refer to the lungs and breathing.

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: B) When defining a medical term, begin with the suffix if there is one, then give the definition of the root or combining form.


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abern

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Reply #2 on: Jun 27, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jun 27, 2018
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