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littleanan

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Which of the following pathological conditions is due to abnormal curvature of the cornea?
 
  A) astigmatism
  B) cataract
  C) glaucoma
  D) strabismus

Question 2

A medical term that means thymus tumor is ___________________ _.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



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Answer to Question 1

A
Explanation: Astigmatism is an abnormal curvature of the cornea. A cataract is damage to the lens. Glaucoma is an increase in intraocular pressure. Strabismus is eye muscle weakness.

Answer to Question 2

thymoma



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