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joblessjake

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Which is the condition in which the lower eyelid turns inward causing the eyelashes to come into contact with the conjunctiva?
 
  A) blepharoptosis
  B) chalazion
  C) entropion
  D) extropion

Question 2

Write the correct abbreviation for radium:
 
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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation: A) Blepharoptosis is a drooping eyelid, not a turning inward of the eyelid.
B) Chalazion is a semisolid cyst on the eyelid, not a turning inward of the eyelid.
C) Correct The prefix en- means in; inward; within and one of the meanings of trop/o- is turning.
D) Extropion is a turning outward, not inward, of the eyelid.

Answer to Question 2

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