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What does the suffix -penia mean?
What does the suffix -penia mean?
- Deficiency (correct)
- Excess
- Increase
- Decrease
What does thrombocytopenia refer to?
What does thrombocytopenia refer to?
Deficiency of platelets
What does erythrocytopenia refer to?
What does erythrocytopenia refer to?
Deficiency of red blood cells
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Suffix -penia
- Indicates a deficiency or lack of a specific component in the body.
Thrombocytopenia
- Refers to a deficiency of platelets, crucial for blood clotting.
- Can lead to increased bleeding and bruising.
Erythrocytopenia
- Signifies a deficiency of red blood cells, which are vital for oxygen transport.
- May result in anemia, causing fatigue and weakness.
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