The Correct Meaning of the Suffix in the Term Leukemia

question 61

Multiple Choice

The correct meaning of the suffix in the term leukemia is:

• A) blood condition.
• B) white.
• C) red.
• D) abnormal discharge.

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Definitions:

Striated

Striped; marked by stripes or bands.

Spontaneous Contraction

Involuntary and automatic contraction of muscles, often referring to the muscles in various organs such as the heart.

Skeletal Muscle

A type of striated muscle attached to the skeleton that facilitates movement through contraction.

Smooth Muscle

A type of muscle tissue which is not under voluntary control and is found in the walls of internal organs.