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londonang

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on: Jun 27, 2018
The prefix para- means ________.
 
  A) against
  B) abnormal; apart from; beside; two parts of a pair
  C) condition; process
  D) in conjunction with

Question 2

A disturbance or abnormality of the heart's normal rhythmic cycle is known as:
 
  A. bradycardia
  B. dysrhythmia
  C. palpitation
  D. tachycardia


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akudia

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

B
Explanation: A) Para- does not mean against.
B) Correct
C) The suffix -osis means condition; process.
D) There are no medical word parts that mean in conjunction with.

Answer to Question 2

B


londonang

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Excellent

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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