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NClaborn

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Which abbreviation indicates impotence in a male?
 
  A) VD
  B) DRE
  C) ED
  D) STD

Question 2

In the medical word thrombophlebitis, the word part that means blood clot is ________.
 
  A) throm/o-
  B) thromb/o-
  C) phleb/o-
  D) -itis


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

C
Explanation: A) Venereal disease (VD) is not related to impotence in a male.
B) Digital rectal exam (DRE) is not related to impotence in a male.
C) Correct Erectile dysfunction (ED) is another name for impotence.
D) Sexually transmitted disease (STD) is not related to impotence in a male.

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: A) This is not a combining form.
B) Correct
C) Phleb/o- means vein.
D) The suffix -itis means infection of; inflammation of.


NClaborn

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

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Excellent

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