Which of the Following Is the Correct Breakdown and Translation

question 30

Multiple Choice

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

• A) osteo (bone) + myel (bone marrow) + itis (condition) = condition of bone and bone marrow
• B) osteo (bone) + myel (bone marrow) + itis (disease) = disease of the bone and bone marrow
• C) osteo (bone) + myel (bone marrow) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of bone and bone marrow
• D) osteo (bone) + myel (muscle) + itis (condition) = condition of the bone and muscle
• E) osteo (bone) + myel (muscle) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of bone and muscle

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Definitions:

Environmental Stimuli

External factors or changes in the environment that can provoke a response from an organism or system.

Bedside Equipment

Various types of medical devices and tools used in patient care that are typically found near the patient's bed within a healthcare setting.

Middle Ear Infections

Infections located in the air-filled space behind the eardrum, often causing pain and temporary hearing loss.

Chronic Ear

Refers to long-term ear conditions, often characterized by persistent infections or complications affecting the ear's structure and function.