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Lisaclaire

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Which of the following medical words is spelled CORRECTLY?
 
  A) demintia
  B) shizophrenia
  C) psychotherapy
  D) psychietry

Question 2

Which of the following is a cracklike break in the skin?
 
  a. laceration
  b. ecchymosis
  c. fissure
  d. wheal



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Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation: A) This word is correctly spelled as dementia.
B) This word is correctly spelled as schizophrenia.
C) Correct
D) This word is correctly spelled as psychiatry.

Answer to Question 2

c
Explanation:
a. laceration: jagged-edge skin wound caused by tearing of skin
b. ecchymosis: black and blue bruise
c. fissure: correct
d. wheal: small, round, raised spot on the skin that may be accompanied by itching



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