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sc00by25

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on: Jun 27, 2018
A combining form other than cutane/o or derm/o that means skin is ___________________ _.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

A patient has had his thyroid gland removed. The medical name for this procedure is ________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


joewallace

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

dermat/o; dermato

Answer to Question 2

thyroidectomy


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