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Medical Terminology for Health Professions, Spiral bound Version (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781305634350

Author:Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder, Laura Ehrlich, Katrina A. Schroeder

Publisher:Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder, Laura Ehrlich, Katrina A. Schroeder

Chapter1: Introduction To Medical Terminology

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 23LE: The term _______________________ means pertaining to birth. natal perinatal postnatal prenatal

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