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.
Anemia
Definition:
Prefix and definition:
Suffix and definition:
Definition: The reduced ability of red blood cells to deliver oxygen to tissues
Prefix and definition: an-, “without, absence of”
Suffix and definition: -emia, condition of blood
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Fill in the blank with the right word.
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A) -sclerosis B) -rrhexis C) -stenosis D) -ptosis
The suffix that means drooping is ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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a. 500
b. 800
c. 1,000
d. 1,400
e. 2,000