Author Question: Which suffix means narrowing? A) -sclerosis B) -rrhexis C) -stenosis D) ... (Read 175 times)

nautica902 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Which suffix means narrowing?

A) -sclerosis
B) -rrhexis
C) -stenosis
D) -ptosis

Question 2

Menorrhagia is defined as:

A) abdominal pain between periods.
B) normal bleeding during a period.
C) stoppage of menstrual periods.
D) excessive bleeding during a period.

amcvicar · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation: The suffix -stenosis means narrowing. The suffix -sclerosis means hardening, -rrhexis means rupture, and -ptosis means drooping.

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation:
A) Mittelschmerz is the abdominal pain between periods, at ovulation.
B) Normal bleeding is menstruation.
C) Amenorrhea or menopause is stoppage of menstrual periods.
D) Correct.