The Suffix -Centesis in the Word Abdominocentesis Means

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Multiple Choice

The suffix -centesis in the word abdominocentesis means:

• A)surgical removal
• B)procedure to puncture
• C)surgically created opening
• D)instrument used to examine

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Definitions:

Degree of Financial Leverage

A measure that quantifies the sensitivity of a company's earnings per share to fluctuations in its operating income due to the use of fixed cost financing.

Earnings per Share

A company's net profit divided by the number of its common shares outstanding, indicating the company's profitability on a per-share basis.

EBIT

Earnings Before Interest and Taxes; a measure of a firm's profit that includes all expenses except interest and income tax expenses.

Sales

The activity of selling goods or services in exchange for money or other compensation.