The Suffix -Osis Means

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Multiple Choice

The suffix -osis means:

• A)condition; abnormal condition; process.
• B)process of recording.
• C)condition; state; thing.
• D)pertaining to.

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Definitions:

Intradermal Injection

A method of administering medication by injecting it into the dermis, the layer of skin directly beneath the epidermis.

Tuberculin Syringe

A precise syringe used for administering tuberculin tests, typically holding 1 milliliter of fluid and marked in 0.01 mL increments to ensure accurate dosing.

Ventrogluteal Muscle

A muscle located near the hip, considered a preferable site for intramuscular injections due to its thickness and minimal nerve vessels.

Intramuscular Injection

An injection method where medication is delivered deep into a muscle, allowing for faster absorption into the bloodstream than subcutaneous injections.