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Which suffix means puncture to withdraw fluid?

A) -centesis
B) -ostomy
C) -otomy
D) -plasty

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The suffix -genic means producing.

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The prefix brady- means fast.

Write the word or phrase that best completes each statement or answers the question. All answers to questions asking for a combining form must be written in the combining form style, meaning word root/combining vowel.For example, a combining form meaning heart is cardi/o.All answers to questions asking for a suffix must be written in suffix form, meaning a hyphen before your answer.For example, the suffix meaning cell is -cyte.All answers to questions asking for a prefix must be written in prefix form, meaning a hyphen after your answer.For example, a prefix meaning two is bi-. Do not capitalize any of your answers or include a period at the end of your answer.The computer will not recognize your answer as correct if it is written in any other style. -A suffix that means narrowing is ________.

Which suffix means destruction?

The combining form cardi/o means heart.

Which prefix means outside of?

The prefix often indicates the body system or organ being discussed.

Which combining form is spelled incorrectly?

Which suffix means pain?

Which prefix means half?

Write the word or phrase that best completes each statement or answers the question. All answers to questions asking for a combining form must be written in the combining form style, meaning word root/combining vowel.For example, a combining form meaning heart is cardi/o.All answers to questions asking for a suffix must be written in suffix form, meaning a hyphen before your answer.For example, the suffix meaning cell is -cyte.All answers to questions asking for a prefix must be written in prefix form, meaning a hyphen after your answer.For example, a prefix meaning two is bi-. Do not capitalize any of your answers or include a period at the end of your answer.The computer will not recognize your answer as correct if it is written in any other style. -A suffix that means abnormal softening is ________.

Which healthcare setting provides supportive treatment for terminally ill patients?

Terms ending in -um are pluralized by simply adding an -s to the end of the term.

The suffix -otomy means to surgically remove.

List and describe the four word parts used to build medical terms.

Write the word or phrase that best completes each statement or answers the question. All answers to questions asking for a combining form must be written in the combining form style, meaning word root/combining vowel.For example, a combining form meaning heart is cardi/o.All answers to questions asking for a suffix must be written in suffix form, meaning a hyphen before your answer.For example, the suffix meaning cell is -cyte.All answers to questions asking for a prefix must be written in prefix form, meaning a hyphen after your answer.For example, a prefix meaning two is bi-. Do not capitalize any of your answers or include a period at the end of your answer.The computer will not recognize your answer as correct if it is written in any other style. -A suffix that means instrument for viewing is ________.

Which of the following records the patient's care throughout the day?