Select the Correct Meaning for the Following Suffixes

question 172

Multiple Choice

Select the correct meaning for the following suffixes.
--emia:

• A) condition of producing, forming, formation
• B) blood condition
• C) enlargement

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Definitions:

Salmonella Infection

A bacterial infection typically acquired from contaminated food or water, causing symptoms like diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps.

Undercooked Chicken

Chicken that has not been cooked to a safe internal temperature, posing a risk for foodborne illness due to bacteria like Salmonella.

ICD-10-CM

International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification; a coding system used to classify diagnoses, symptoms, and procedures recorded in conjunction with hospital care in the U.S.

Diagnosis Code

A code used in healthcare to classify and document diseases, disorders, symptoms, and medical conditions.