A combining form that means heart is ________.

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


Answer: cardi/o; coron/o

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A) radical resection B) lumpectomy C) exploratory laparotomy D) punch biopsy

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Your friend Lyn has been prescribed an antibiotic for a sinus infection. She is concerned that the antibiotic will kill off the "good" bacteria in her gut and has not even started taking it, despite being very uncomfortable from the infection. What probiotic yeast could she take to prevent the diarrhea that is sometimes associated with antibiotic use?

A) bifidobacterium B) akkermansia muciniphila C) lactobacillus D) saccharomyces boulardii

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Bob has tried to lose weight in the past without any success. With all the weight-loss information out on the market, he is confused about the best way to lose weight. What would you suggest to Bob in terms of the healthiest way for him to lose weight?

What will be an ideal response?

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Which condition occurs when the muscle between the esophagus and the stomach is weak or relaxes inappropriately?

A) gastroesophageal reflux disease B) inguinal hernia C) pyloric stenosis D) anorexia

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