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pane00

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Nosocomial infections are caused by bacteria and contracted during a hospital stay, usually due to antibiotic-resistant strains of Staphylococcus.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

All of the following combining forms mean oxygen EXCEPT ________.
 
  A) ox/a-
  B) ox/i-
  C) ox/o-
  D) ox/y-



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Answer to Question 1

TRUE

Answer to Question 2

A
Explanation: A) Correct This is not an actual combining form.
B) This is a combining form that means oxygen.
C) This is a combining form that means oxygen.
D) This is a combining form that means oxygen.



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