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vinney12

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on: Jun 27, 2018
The term for a regular scar (not hypertrophic) is:
 
  A) cicatrix
  B) eschar
  C) comedo
  D) keloid

Question 2

Photodynamic therapy is a type of ________ involving the use of a special chemical that is injected into the bloodstream and absorbed by cells all over the body.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A
Explanation: Cicatrix is the term for a regular scar. Eschar is a thick layer of dead tissue and tissue fluid. A comedo is a blackhead. A keloid is a hypertrophic scar.

Answer to Question 2

laser therapy


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