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Garrulous

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The suffix -tome means ________.
 
  A) surgical excision; surgical removal
  B) abnormal condition; disease
  C) process of using an instrument to examine; process of measuring
  D) area with distinct edges; instrument used to cut

Question 2

Which radiologic procedure uses a magnetic field and radio waves to make a picture?
 
  A) CT scan
  B) MRI
  C) x-ray
  D) myelography


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

D
Explanation: A) The suffix -ectomy means surgical removal.
B) The suffix -pathy means disease.
C) The suffix -metry means process of measuring.
D) Correct

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: A) Computerized tomography (CT) does not use a magnet.
B) Correct Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses a magnet.
C) An x-ray does not use a magnet.
D) Myelography does not use a magnet.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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