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Hungry!

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Which is the medical word for lateral deviation of the eye?
 
  A) astigmatism
  B) aphakia
  C) amblyopia
  D) exotropia

Question 2

Infestation of the hair and skin with lice is known as impetigo.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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

D
Explanation: A) Astigmatism is an uneven surface on the cornea, not a deviation of the eye.
B) Aphakia is the absence of the lens, not a deviation of the eye.
C) Amblyopia is lazy eye not wall-eye.
D) Correct Ex- means away from; external; outward and one of the meanings of trop/o- is turning.

Answer to Question 2

FALSE
Explanation: Pediculosis is lice constructed from the root pedicul for parasitic louse and the suffix -osis, condition of. Impetigo is an infection presenting as golden crusted vesicles around the lips.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
:D TYSM

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Excellent

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