Which of the Following Is the Correct Breakdown and Translation

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term aortogram?

• A) aorto (aorta) + gram (instrument to look) = instrument used to look at the aorta
• B) aorto (aorta) + gram (instrument) = instrument used to make a record of the aorta
• C) aorto (aorta) + gram (process of looking) = process of looking at the aorta
• D) aorto (aorta) + gram (record) = record of the aorta
• E) aorto (aorta) + gram (specialist) = specialist in the aorta

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Mutated Allele

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