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moongchi

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on: Jun 27, 2018
The suffix -centesis means:
 
  A) surgical puncture.
  B) surgical incision.
  C) surgical excision.
  D) surgical repair.

Question 2

Which of the following is concerned with the use of chemical agents to treat disease?
 
  A) Chemotherapy
  B) Etiology
  C) Oncology
  D) Triage


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

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Explanation: A) Correct.
B) The suffix -tomy means a surgical incision.
C) The suffix -ectomy means a surgical excision.
D) The suffix -rrhaphy means a surgical repair or suture.

Answer to Question 2

A
Explanation: A) Correct.
B) This is the study of the causes of disease.
C) This is the study of tumors.
D) This is a system of classifying patient injuries to determent treatment priority.


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Reply #2 on: Jun 27, 2018
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