What Is the Correct Spelling of a Term for Surgical

question 146

Multiple Choice

What is the correct spelling of a term for surgical puncture to remove fluid from a joint?

• A) arthrocentesis
• B) arthocentesis
• C) arthocentises
• D) arthrocentosis

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Definitions:

Obstetrician

A medical doctor who specializes in the care of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.

-ian

A suffix used to form adjectives and nouns indicating belonging or pertaining to a person, place, thing, or idea.

-cian

A suffix indicating a person's profession or a specialized field of expertise.

Nasolabial

Relating to the nose and the upper lip, particularly the crease or fold running from the side of the nose to the corner of the mouth.