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karateprodigy

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Which of these combining forms means dead cells; dead tissue; dead body?
 
  A) cutane/o-
  B) necr/o-
  C) seb/o-
  D) ungu/o-

Question 2

Which term means fungal infection?
 
  a. trichomycosis
  b. keratoderma
  c. dermatosclerosis
  d. hidradenitis



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Answer to Question 1

B
Explanation: A) Cutane/o- means skin.
B) Correct
C) Seb/o- means oil; sebum.
D) Ungu/o- means nail.

Answer to Question 2

a
Explanation:
a. trichomycosis: correct
b. keratoderma: means horn-like skin condition
c. dermatosclerosis: means hardened condition of the skin
d. hidradenitis: means sweat gland inflammation



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