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The definition of the medical term lithotripsy is:
 
  A) incision into the bladder to remove a stone
  B) surgery performed to stabilize the urinary bladder position
  C) a noninvasive surgical technique that crushes stones
  D) freeing of the kidney from inflammatory adhesions

Question 2

A(n) ________ is added to a root to assist with pronunciation when combining with other word parts. (two words)
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



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Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation: The combining form lith/o means stone and the suffix -tripsy means surgical crushing.

Answer to Question 2

combining vowel



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