The Suffix -Oma Means

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Multiple Choice

The suffix -oma means:

• A)tumor, mass.
• B)enlargement.
• C)cancer.
• D)disease.

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Definitions:

Cortex

The outer layer of an organ or body part, such as the brain, kidney, or adrenal gland, often involved in complex functions.

Glomerulus

A small, dense network of capillaries encased in the Bowman's capsule within the kidney, where blood filtration begins in urine formation.

Urine Culture

A laboratory test to detect and identify bacteria or fungi that may be causing a urinary tract infection.

Creatinine

A waste product generated from muscle metabolism, which is filtered out of the blood by the kidneys and excreted in urine; its levels are used to assess kidney function.