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Which of the following combining forms does NOT mean chest?
 
  A) steth/o-
  B) asthm/o-
  C) pector/o-
  D) thorac/o-

Question 2

Which syllable is the primary accented syllable in the pronunciation of the medical word viscera (vis-er-ah)?
 
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Answer to Question 1

B
Explanation: A) Steth/o- means chest.
B) Correct Asthm/o- means asthma.
C) Pector/o- means chest.
D) Thorac/o- means chest.

Answer to Question 2

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