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Pineappleeh

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Not all medical terms use all the possible word parts. Which word parts does the term cardiology contain?
 
  A) prefix + combining form + suffix
  B) word root + combining vowel + suffix
  C) combining form + combining form + suffix
  D) prefix + suffix + suffix

Question 2

Which surgical procedure involves placing purse-string suture around the cervix?
 
  A) episiotomy
  B) cerclage
  C) pelvimetry
  D) version


Bigfoot1984

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

B

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: A) An episiotomy is an incision, not the placing of sutures.
B) Correct Cerclage reinforces the cervix and prevents it from dilating prior to the onset of labor.
C) Pelvimetry is measuring the mother's pelvis, not the placing of sutures.
D) Version is manually turning the fetus in the uterus, not the placing of sutures.


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