« previous next »

Author Question: The medical term for abnormal protrusion of the eyeballs is: A) hirsutism B) acromegaly C) ... (Read 46 times)

@Brianna17

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 550
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

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 321
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


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The effects of organophosphate poisoning are referred to by using the abbreviations “SLUD” or “SLUDGE,” It stands for: salivation, lacrimation, urination, defecation, GI upset, and emesis.

Did you know?

Only 12 hours after an egg cell is fertilized by a sperm cell, the egg cell starts to divide. As it continues to divide, it moves along the fallopian tube toward the uterus at about 1 inch per day.

Did you know?

Blood in the urine can be a sign of a kidney stone, glomerulonephritis, or other kidney problems.

Did you know?

Never take aspirin without food because it is likely to irritate your stomach. Never give aspirin to children under age 12. Overdoses of aspirin have the potential to cause deafness.

Did you know?

In ancient Rome, many of the richer people in the population had lead-induced gout. The reason for this is unclear. Lead poisoning has also been linked to madness.

A subculture of employees who work at a medical practice A subculture of employees who work at a medical practice
Child with cerebral palsy has abnormal muscle tone and lack of physical coordination. Child with cerebral palsy has abnormal muscle tone and lack of physical coordination.
Comparison of Paper Medical Records and Electronic Health Records Comparison of Paper Medical Records and Electronic Health Records
The physician and medical assistant will often work together to choose appropriate educational ... The physician and medical assistant will often work together to choose appropriate educational ...
The medical assistant is measuring the urine output from a patient who has an indwelling Foley ... The medical assistant is measuring the urine output from a patient who has an indwelling Foley ...
The Electronic Transmission and Storage of Medical Records The Electronic Transmission and Storage of Medical Records
Video: Tuberculosis Testing

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library