Question

if the spleen hangs lower than normal, it is called splenoptosis. the suffix -ptosis means: cutting out of dilation drooping puncture question 32 1 pts ivc, ivig, and ivs are all abbreviations pertaining to the cardiovascular and immune systems. which one is not a valid definition of the letters \iv\? inguinal varicosity interventricular inferior vena intravenous

Explanation:

• For the first question: The suffix -ptosis in medical terminology means drooping. Splenoptosis is when the spleen hangs lower (droops) than normal.
• For the second question:
• IVC: Inferior Vena Cava (so "inferior vena" is part of a valid abbreviation).
• IVIg: Intravenous Immunoglobulin (so "intravenous" is part of a valid abbreviation).
• IVS: Interventricular Septum (so "interventricular" is part of a valid abbreviation).
• "Inguinal varicosity" is not a valid expansion of "IV" in the context of these cardiovascular/immune - related abbreviations.

Answer:

• First question: drooping
• Second question: inguinal varicosity