The suffix -ectasis means "expansion or ________."

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


dilation

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A) lithotripsy B) lithotomy C) lithomegaly D) lithomalacia

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Which is NOT one of the word parts in a medical term?

A) combining vowel B) word root C) combining form D) suffix

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In the pelvic cavity, the abdominal aorta divides into the two ________

A) carotid arteries B) peroneal arteries C) brachial arteries D) iliac arteries

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Which supplement was studied as a treatment for dementia and cognitive decline, but shown to be ineffective?

A) Echinacea B) flaxseed C) ginseng D) ginkgo biloba

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