In the term gonorrhea, the suffix -rrhea means:
A) process.
B) excessive.
C) condition of.
D) flow.
D
Explanation:
A) The suffix -ion means process.
B) The prefix hyper- means excessive.
C) The suffixes -ia or -osis mean condition of.
D) Correct.
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A. genetic differences in bone structure B. deviations from normal body alignment C. the strength of abdominal and lower back muscles D. stability of the spine and pelvis E. gender differences in bone structure
The ________ is a system of cells and chemicals in the body that recognizes invading organisms and substances and works to get rid of them or make them harmless.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The root in the medical term tenosynovitis means
A. tendon. B. sheath. C. synovial membrane. D. swelling. E. inflammation.
Injury to a ligament caused by a sudden force is called
A. tendinitis. B. sprain. C. strain. D. plantar fasciitis. E. cramp.