Break down the medical word into its word parts, and give the meaning of each word part. Then, give the definition of the medical word.
Quadriplegia
Definition:
Prefix and definition:
Suffix and definition:
Definition: Paralysis of all four limbs
Prefix and definition: quadri-, “four”
Suffix and definition: -plegia, “paralysis”
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A) nuer/o B) bi/o C) rhin/o D) path/o
A medical term that means pertaining to the adrenal glands is ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Negative selection occurs when
a. cells become positive for either CD4 or CD8 when they recognize either the MHC class I or class II molecule b. cells become negative for both CD4 or CD8 when they recognize either the MHC class I or class II molecule c. cells that recognize self-antigens are allowed to live d. cells that recognize self-antigens undergo apoptosis
The first step in dosage calculation is to ____
A) identify the age of the patient to make pediatric adjustments if needed B) determine whether an easier dosage is possible C) write the problem in equation form D) check to see whether all of the measures are in the same system