The spelling of which of these medical words follows the guideline for adding the combining form to a suffix that begins with a consonant?
A) Abnormal
B) Oncology
C) Antitussive
D) Epidemic
B
Explanation: A) Abnormal combines the prefix ab-, the root norm, and the suffix -al.
B) Correct.
C) Antitussive combines the prefix anti-, the root tuss, and the suffix -ive.
D) Epidemic combines the prefix epi-, the root dem, and the suffix -ic.
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Use the definitions given to complete the crossword puzzles.
ACROSS
4 Term meaning “abnormal condition of excessive sweat”
7 Chickenpox
9 Disappearance of pigment from skin in patches
10 Term meaning “dry skin”
11 Term meaning “study of skin”
12 Outer layer of the skin
DOWN
1 Term describing blue skin
2 Area of tissue death
3 Fungal skin disease
5 Term meaning “surgical removal of nail”
6 Hard protein in hair and nails
8 Removal of a piece of tissue to examine with a microscope
edema : Condition of swelling due to leakage of __________ from the bloodstream into the interstitial space between body cells.
Fill in the missing word in the definition for the key term.
The prefix re-, for example in the term react, means:
A) against. B) above. C) again. D) before.
A victim is having breathing difficulty and is also in shock. Laying the victim supine will make his/her breathing worse
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.