The Suffix -Centesis Means ________

question 120

Multiple Choice

The suffix -centesis means ________.

• A)"pertaining to"
• B)"procedure to puncture"
• C)"process of cutting or making an incision"
• D)"surgical removal"

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Definitions:

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image leading to severe restriction of food intake and low body weight.

Eating Disorders

Mental disorders characterized by abnormal or disturbed eating habits which significantly impact one's health and well-being.

Non-Hispanic White

A demographic group in the United States defined by the absence of Hispanic or Latino origin.

African American

A term used to describe Americans of African descent, with ancestral roots typically linked to sub-Saharan Africa.