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The medical term for a thyroid tumor is:
 
  A) thyroidoma
  B) adrenomegaly
  C) throidectomy
  D) thyroidotomy

Question 2

An injury to the skin caused by a tear or cut is known as:
 
  A) fissure
  B) ecchymosis
  C) vesicle
  D) laceration


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

A
Explanation: The root is thyroid and the suffix -oma, meaning tumor.

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: A laceration is typically due to trauma such as a tear or cut. A fissure is a narrow break or slit in the skin due to disease. Ecchymosis is a purplish skin discoloration. Vesicle is a small fluid-filled skin elevation.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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