What suffix should be added to ster to make a word resembling a solid substance?
A) -oid
B) -al
C) -ose
D) -osis
A
Explanation: A) Correct. The term would be steroid.
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A) adren/o- B) hypophys/o- C) andr/o- D) glandul/o-
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A) cognitive disabilities B) hearing loss C) vision loss D) hyperactivity disorder
Children are asked to maintain stillness for at least ________ seconds.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).