Asked by Veronica Beltran on May 28, 2024
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Which of the following suffixes means paralysis?
A) -rrhea
B) -lysis
C) -penia
D) -plegia
-plegia
A suffix denoting paralysis or a stroke affecting a specified part of the body.
-rrhea
A suffix used in medical terminology to denote a discharge or flow of substances, such as diarrhea.
-lysis
A suffix used in biology and medicine that denotes the breaking down or destruction of cells, substances, or compounds.
- Comprehend the definitions of diverse medical suffixes.
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BG
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the definitions of diverse medical suffixes.