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kwoodring

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on: Jun 27, 2018
The medical language definition of the word ________ is surgical removal (of the) spleen.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

A surgical puncture into the chest cavity to aspirate fluid is known as thora-centesis.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


heinisk01

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

splenectomy

Answer to Question 2

TRUE


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