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Choose the correct pronunciation for each medical term.The last syllable of the term rugae rhymes with:a. bee.b. bay.c. bye.
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" Rugae are ridges or folds found in certain organs, such as the stomach, that allow for expansion. Knowing the term's origin can sometimes help with pronunciation. "Rugae" is a Latin-derived term, and in classical Latin, "ae" is typically pronounced as "eye." Show more…
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