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cherise1989

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Which of these is the medical term for the presence of gallstones in the gallbladder or bile ducts?
 A) cholelithiasis
  B) cholecystitis
  C) cholangitis
  D) choledocholithotomy

Question 2

____ refers to an outbreak of a disease occurring over a large geographic area, possibly worldwide.
 A) Pandemic
  B) Epidemic
  C) Endemic
  D) Opportunistic infection



brittiany.barnes

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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

A



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