Aspirin and Tylenol® are analgesics. What does the suffix -algesia mean?
A) destroy
B) without
C) condition of pain
D) medication
C
Explanation: C) The suffix -algesia is similar to -algia and they both refer to pain.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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