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khang

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on: Jun 27, 2018
The second root in myosarcoma means:
 
  A) flesh.
  B) bone.
  C) tumor.
  D) suture.

Question 2

If ot/o means ear, what does otodynia mean?
 
  A) small ear
  B) ear infection
  C) ear swelling
  D) earache


14vl19

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

A
Explanation:
A) Correct.
B) The root for bone is oste.
C) The suffix -oma means tumor.
D) The suffix -rrhaphy means suture.

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: Like the suffixes -algia and -algesia, -dynia means pain.


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