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Yolanda

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on: Jun 27, 2018
In the term osteoclasis, the suffix means:
 
  A) surgical puncture.
  B) removal of.
  C) incision into.
  D) a break.

Question 2

Abnormal enlargement of a kidney is called nephroptosis.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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

D
Explanation:
A) The suffix -centesis means puncture.
B) The suffix -ectomy means removal of.
C) The suffix -otomy means incision into.
D) Correct.

Answer to Question 2

FALSE
Explanation: The suffix -ptosis, utilized in the term nephroptosis, means drooping, which is the condition of a floating kidney. The suffix for enlarged is -megaly.


Yolanda

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Excellent

rachel

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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