epiglottitis : _______________ of the epiglottis

Fill in the missing word in the definition for the key term.


Inflammation

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Read the following excerpt from a health record: SUBJECTIVEMr. Robert Luno presents to our clinic with a 2-month history of intermittent post-prandial gastralgia and dyspepsia. It has become more and more frequent. He also reports occasional emesis as well, but denies hematemesis and cholemesis. He denies diarrhea and constipation.Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the symptoms experienced by Mr. Luno?

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The suffix ________ means surgical puncture

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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