Asked by Darian Fernandez on Apr 25, 2024
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In the term extracorporeal,the combining form corpor/e means:
A) body.
B) circulation.
C) beyond.
D) constriction.
Extracorporeal
Occurring or based outside the body, often referring to medical procedures or treatments performed externally.
Corpor/e
A term referring to the body as a whole or to a body or bodily part; in medical terms, it often relates to the main part of a structure.
- Understand medical terminology specific to cardiovascular health and diseases.
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EZ
Elizabeth Zhalkovsky1 week ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The combining form corpor/e relates to the term "body". Therefore, the term extracorporeal refers to a process or treatment that occurs outside of the body.
Learning Objectives
- Understand medical terminology specific to cardiovascular health and diseases.