Asked by Kenzy

A patient was diagnosed with hemothorax. What does the suffix in this term mean?

A. Chest
B. Breath
C. Nose
D. Lung

I know it's either A or D but i'm not quite sure which one.
Answered by Ms. Sue
This is a tough one -- but studying this definition and etymology -- it must be A.

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/thorax

Answered by Lucinda
hemothorax is an accumulation of blood/fluid in the plueral cavity, ussually caused bt trauma. i would go with D. a good book every nurse should have, i do, is MOSBY'S DICTIONARY.
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Answered by PsyDAG
Although the whole term might refer to "accumulation of blood/fluid in the plueral cavity," thorax is not that specific. I would choose A.

To check, look up thorax on Google.

In the future, you can find the information you desire more quickly, if you use appropriate key words to do your own search. Also see http://hanlib.sou.edu/searchtools/.
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