Which of the following prefixes means "bad, difficult, or painful"?

ex-
dis-
dys-
dia-

dys-

Rationale: The prefix dys- means "bad, difficult, or painful"; ex- means away from or out of, dis- means duplication, and dia- means through or between.

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In Volume 2, the acronym NEC (not elsewhere classified) is used to indicate that:

A. a condition hasn't been researched enough to be included in the classifications. B. the coder must choose between two similar codes. C. a specified form of the condition is classified differently. D. this is the first year a condition has been included in the classifications.

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Which of the following is/are considered low-LET radiation(s)?

1. X-rays 2. Alpha particles 3. Gamma rays a. 1 only b. 2 only c. 1 and 3 only d. 2 and 3 only

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