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LCritchfi

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Which of the following conditions is commonly called a ruptured disk?
 
  a. herniated nucleus pulposus
  b. spondylitis
  c. spina bifida
  d. spondylosis

Question 2

Which suffix means tumor or mass?
 
  a. -oma
  b. -penia
  c. -rrhagia
  d. -stasis
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coyin

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

a
Explanation:
a. herniated nucleus pulposus: correct
b. spondylitis: is inflammation of the vertebra
c. spina bifida: is a birth defect that occurs when the vertebra fails to fully form around the spinal cord
d. spondylosis: abnormal condition of the vertebra

Answer to Question 2

a
Explanation:
a. -oma: correct
b. -penia = condition of deficiency
c. -rrhagia = excessive flow or discharge
d. -stasis = condition of standing still, stop


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