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A condition of decreased red blood cells or insufficient quantities of hemoglobin in the blood:
anemia
leukemia
lymphoma
Thrombocytopenia
None of the given answers are correct
Explanation
Anemia is a condition of decreased red blood cells or decreased quantities of hemoglobin in the blood. Physical signs of anemia may include pale skin, weakness, and fatigue.
The combining form "burs/o" means:
Bursa
Cartilage
Bone
Bone marrow
Joint
Explanation
The combining form "burs/o" means "bursa."
The prefix "macro-" means:
Large
Small
Moderate
Unequal
Many
Explanation
The prefix "macro-" means "large."
Which of the following is a combining form meaning "fallopian tube"?
Salping/o
Phim/o
Men/o
Nat/o
Oophor/o
Explanation
Salping/o is a combining form meaning "fallopian tube."
The combining form "chondr/o" refers to:
Cartilage
Bone Marrow
Bursa
Bone
Nerves
Explanation
The combining form "chondr/o" refers to cartilage.
The combining form "therm/o" means:
Heat
Hot
Cold
Fever
Chest
Explanation
The combinging form "therm/o" means heat.