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@Brianna17

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on: Jun 27, 2018
The medical term for abnormal protrusion of the eyeballs is:
 
  A) hirsutism
  B) acromegaly
  C) goiter
  D) exophthalmos

Question 2

PE is the abbreviation for ________. (two words)
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


karlss

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
Explanation: The prefix ex- means outside or away from; the combining form ophthalm/o, eye; and the suffix -s, plural.

Answer to Question 2

pulmonary embolism


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