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jparksx

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on: Jun 26, 2018
The crushing of a kidney stone is called:
 
  A) lithotripsy.
  B) nephrolithiasis.
  C) cystolith.
  D) renal colic.

Question 2

A cramp of a finger or toe is a/an ________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


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Reply #1 on: Jun 26, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: A) Correct.
B) Nephrolithiasis is a kidney stone.
C) A cystolith is a bladder stone.
D) Renal colic is the pain caused by a stone.

Answer to Question 2

dactylospasm


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Reply 2 on: Jun 26, 2018
Gracias!

tanna.moeller

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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