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Author Question: The correct medical term for muscle pain is: A) myalgia B) dyskinesia C) tenodynia D) ... (Read 52 times)

joblessjake

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on: Jun 27, 2018
The correct medical term for muscle pain is:
 
  A) myalgia
  B) dyskinesia
  C) tenodynia
  D) arthralgia

Question 2

What is the definition of the suffix -scope?
 
  A) an instrument used for viewing
  B) study of instruments
  C) use of an instrument for viewing
  D) pertaining to instruments


stano32

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

A
Explanation: The root my means muscle and the suffix -algia means pain.

Answer to Question 2

A
Explanation: Note the subtle difference: -scopy means use of an instrument for viewing, -scope is the suffix denoting the actual instrument. A physician performing an arthroscopy (viewing inside a joint) will utilize an arthroscope to perform the procedure.


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