Attempts at ciosed reduction are unsuccessful; nsequenti the completion of the procedure, the orthopedic surgeon talks with the family. The repair was more extensive than they had initially expected. Near the site of the break, a tumor was found. Based on the young man's age, it is most likely that the tumor is: 5. Collagen-forming 6. Myeloma-forming 7. Bone-forming 8. Cartilage-forming

Attempts at ciosed reduction are unsuccessful; nsequenti the completion of the procedure, the orthopedic surgeon talks with the family. The repair was more extensive than they had initially expected. Near the site of the break, a tumor was found. Based on the young man's age, it is most likely that the tumor is: 5. Collagen-forming 6. Myeloma-forming 7. Bone-forming 8. Cartilage-forming

Comprehensive Medical Terminology

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ISBN:9781133478850

Author:Jones

Publisher:Jones

Chapter21: Oncology (cancer Medicine)

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