149 To further reinforce what you have
learned, write the correct word in each
of the blanks in the following
sentences:
a. The dash after intra- indicates that
the stem comes __________ (before,
after) the prefix.
after (frame 139)
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b. Intra-abdominal means
__________ the abdomen.
inside/within (frame 140)
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c. Endometritis means inflammation
__________ the uterus.
inside/within (frame 141)
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d. Pericarditis means inflammation
__________ the heart.
around (frame 142)
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e. Ectopic pregnancy is one which
occurs __________ the uterine cavity.
outside (frame 143)
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f. Empyema is a condition where there
is an accumulation of pus __________
a body cavity.
inside/within (frame 144)
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g. Retrocardial means located
__________ the heart.
behind (frame 145)
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