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rachel9

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The combining form eti/o- means ________.
 
  A) middle
  B) genetic inheritance
  C) tapping
  D) cause of disease

Question 2

The combining form squam/o- means ________.
 
  A) change from one thing to another
  B) scale-like cell
  C) skin cancer
  D) tumor; mass



joneynes

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Answer to Question 1

D
Explanation: A) The combining form medi/o- means this.
B) The combining form heredit/o- means this.
C) The combining form percuss/o- means this.
D) Correct

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: A) Transit/o- means change from one thing to another.
B) Correct
C) Squam/o- does not mean skin cancer.
D) Onc/o- mean mass; tumor.



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