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DyllonKazuo

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on: Jun 27, 2018
A radiologic procedure that uses computer imaging to produce three-dimensional images of organs in the chest and abdomen is know as a(n):
 
  A. CAT scan
  B. endoscopy
  C. MRI
  D. ultrasound

Question 2

The correct medical term for surgical removal of the parathyroid gland is:
 
  A) parathyroidoma
  B) thyroidotomy
  C) parathyroidectomy
  D) thyroid scan


nikmaaacs

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

A

Answer to Question 2

C
Explanation: The root is parathyroid and the suffix -ectomy means surgical excision or removal.


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