Oncology is the medical specialty that treats cancer, and the combining form onc/o- means "cancer."
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
FALSE
Explanation: Onc/o- means "mass; tumor."
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A) 6,336 WBCs B) 6,284 WBCs C) 6,340 WBCs D) 6,290 WBCs E) 6,311 WBCs
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A. blood pressure. B. running pace. C. heart rate. D. resistance.
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A) living will. B) trust. C) DNR order. D) estate plan.
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