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haleyc112

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on: Jun 27, 2018
The correct meaning of the suffix in the term leukemia is:
 
  A) blood condition
  B) white
  C) red
  D) abnormal discharge

Question 2

Select the suffix that means suturing.
 
  A) -rrhaphy
  B) -emia
  C) -rrhea
  D) -ectomy


brittanywood

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

A
Explanation: The suffix is located at the end of the word -emia. The word part for red is erythr; white, leuk; and abnormal discharge, -rrhage.

Answer to Question 2

A
Explanation: The other suffixes mean: -emia, condition of blood; -rrhea, discharge; and -ectomy, surgical removal.


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