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olgavictoria

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on: Jun 27, 2018
A fungal condition of the hair is known as:
 
  A) alopecia.
  B) rosacea.
  C) striae.
  D) trichomycosis.

Question 2

The medical term subungual means pertaining to ________ the nail.
 
  A) above
  B) below
  C) within
  D) beside


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
Explanation: A) Alopecia is the absence or loss of hair.
B) Rosacea is a chronic disease of the skin of the face marked by varying degrees of papules, pustules, erythema, telangiectasia, and hyperplasia of the soft tissues of the nose.
C) Striae are streaks or lines on the breasts, thighs, abdomen, or buttocks caused by weakening of elastic tissue.
D) Correct. The root myc means fungus.

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: A) Subungual does not mean pertaining to above the nail.
B) Correct. The prefix sub- means under or below.
C) Subungual does not mean pertaining to within the nail.
D) Subungual does not mean pertaining to beside the nail.


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Reply #2 on: Jun 27, 2018
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