A medical term that means puncture to withdraw fluid from a joint is ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


arthrocentesis

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A) culdoscopy B) hysterosalpingography C) pelvic ultrasonography D) laparoscopy

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The belief that our destiny is in our genes is the _____ barrier to change

a. illusions of invincibility b. indifference and helplessness c. preconditioned cultural beliefs d. rationalization

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Understanding suffixes is a big clue to the meaning of most medical terms. For example, hepat is a root meaning "the liver." What does hepatoma mean?

A) infection of the liver B) overactivity of the liver C) study of the liver D) tumor of the liver

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Most evenings, Chloe takes time to empty her mind and cultivate stillness. She focuses on the word "love" during this period of stillness. This method of meditation is called

A) mantra meditation. B) breath meditation. C) color meditation. D) guided meditation.

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