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james

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on: Jun 27, 2018
A patient who has an effusion of the pleura has a ________ (adjective form) effusion.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

The suffix in the medical word lymphatic means lymph; lymphatic system.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


mistyjohnson

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

pleural

Answer to Question 2

FALSE
Explanation: The suffix -atic means pertaining to.


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