Break down the medical word into its word parts, and give the meaning of each word part. Then, give the definition of the medical word.

Idiopathic

Definition: Combining form and definition:
Suffix and definition:


Definition: Having no identifiable cause
Combining form and definition: idi/o, “individual”; path/o, “disease”
Suffix and definition: -ic, “pertaining to”

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Treatment for reflux esophagitis includes:

A) avoidance of caffeine. B) sleeping with the head of the bed elevated. C) laxatives. D) all of the above.

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Vegetarians don't need the nutrients that are found in high quantities in animal sources

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The ventilation threshold is

a. elevated during glycogen depletion c. easily determined based on the ability to carry on a conversation during exercise b. higher at higher pedaling rates d. lower in long-distance runners than in middle-distance runners

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