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Why are so many medical words derived from Latin or Greek?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

An infection of the mouth and tongue is called oral candidiasis, also known as ________.
 
  A) thrush
  B) leukoplakia
  C) pharyngitis
  D) glossitis


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

Both the ancient Greek and Roman civilizations advanced the study and the practice of medicine, and these Latin and Greek words remain a part of medical language today.

Answer to Question 2

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Explanation: A) Correct This infection is caused by the yeast Candida albicans.
B) Leukoplakia is in the mouth and tongue, but it is not an infection.
C) Pharyngitis is an infection, but it is of the throat, not the mouth and tongue.
D) Glossitis is an infection, but it is of the tongue only.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Gracias!

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