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1. Which Suffix Means Pain Or Suffering?
A. -Ectomy
B. -Algia
C. -Itis
D. -Rrhaphy
ANSWER:
B
FEEDBACK:
A. Incorrect. The Suffix -Ectomy Means Surgical Removal Or Cutting Out.
B. Correct. The Suffix -Algia Means Pain Or Suffering.
C. Incorrect. The Suffix -Itis Means Inflammation.
D. Incorrect. The Suffix -Rrhaphy Means Surgical Suturing.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MT9e.EHRL.22.1.4 - Define The Commonly Used Word Roots, Combining Forms,
Suffixes, And
Prefixes Introduced In This Chapter.
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,Suffixes Related To Pathology
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Bloom's: Remember
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2. In The Medical Term Neuroplasty, What Does The Suffix -Plasty Mean?
A. Surgical Repair
B. Bleeding
C. Flow Or Discharge
D. Disease
ANSWER:
A
FEEDBACK:
A. Correct. The Suffix -Plasty Means Surgical Repair. Neuroplasty Is The Surgical
Repair Of A Nerve.
B. Incorrect. The Suffix That Means Bleeding Is -Rrhage.
C. Incorrect. The Suffix That Means Flow Or Discharge Is -Rrhea.
D. Incorrect. The Suffix For Disease Or Abnormal Condition Is -Osis.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MT9e.EHRL.22.1.4 - Define The Commonly Used Word Roots, Combining Forms,
Suffixes, And
Prefixes Introduced In This Chapter.
TOPICS:
Suffixes Related To Procedures
KEYWORDS:
Bloom's: Remember
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3. Which Suffix Means Abnormal Hardening?
A. -Sclerosis
B. -Rrhaphy
C. -Dynia
D. -Ostomy
ANSWER:
A
FEEDBACK:
A. Correct. The Suffix -Sclerosis Means Abnormal Hardening.
B. Incorrect. The Suffix -Rrhaphy Means Surgical Suturing.
C. Incorrect. The Suffix -Dynia Means Pain.
D. Incorrect. The Suffix -Ostomy Means The Surgical Creation Of An Artificial Opening
To The Body Surface.
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