Asked by Michal Burton on May 31, 2024
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Quinn needs to use a word to describe a bacterial infection of the lungs.She writes down neumonia.What did Quinn leave out of this word?
A) The silent e at the end of the word.
B) The silent p at the beginning of the word.
C) The double m in the middle of the word.
D) She did not leave anything out.
Silent P
A linguistic occurrence where the letter "P" is not pronounced in certain words, like "pneumonia".
- Identify and amend prevalent misspellings in medical nomenclature.
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KK
Kelsey KieferJun 05, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The correct spelling of the word is "pneumonia," which includes a silent "p" at the beginning.
Learning Objectives
- Identify and amend prevalent misspellings in medical nomenclature.
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