Asked by Jimmy Tobin on Jun 03, 2024
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The root in labyrinthitis means:
A) equal.
B) window.
C) snail.
D) maze.
Labyrinthitis
Inflammation of the inner ear, leading to vertigo and loss of hearing.
Maze
An intricate network of paths or passages designed as a puzzle through which one has to find a way.
- Understand the terminology and abbreviations related to ear anatomy, conditions, and treatments.
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RB
Ramadan BarakatJun 09, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The word labyrinthitis comes from the Greek word "laburinthos," which means maze or confusing series of paths. Therefore, the root of labyrinthitis is "labyrinth," meaning maze.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the terminology and abbreviations related to ear anatomy, conditions, and treatments.