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.

Spirometer

Definition:
Combining form and definition:
Suffix and definition:


Definition: Instrument that measures air flow
Combining form and definition: spir/o, “breath”
Suffix and definition: -meter, “measure, measuring instrument”

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A) duodenum. B) appendix. C) jejunum. D) colon.

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a. Allergic asthma b. Mixed asthma c. Idiopathic asthma d. All the above

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Malignant tumor of lymph nodes:

a. Sarcoidosis b. Lymphedema c. Hodgkin lymphoma d. Hypersplenism e. Lymphocytopenia

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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