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Chloeellawright

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on: Jun 27, 2018
The combining form coron/o-, as seen in coronary artery, means ________.
 
  A) artery to the heart
  B) heart
  C) movement in a circular route
  D) structure that encircles like a crown

Question 2

Build a medical term meaning joint pain.
 
  A) arthr (root) + -itis (suffix) = arthritis
  B) oste/o (combining form) + arthr (root) + -itis (suffix) = osteoarthritis
  C) ten/o (combining form) + -plasty (suffix) = tenoplasty
  D) arthr (root) + -algia (suffix) = arthralgia


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

D
Explanation: A) There is no medical word part that means artery to the heart.
B) Cardi/o- mean heart.
C) Circulat/o- means movement in a circular route.
D) Correct

Answer to Question 2

D


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