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tuffie

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on: Jun 27, 2018
A medical term that means enlarged spleen is ________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

Which term means containing pus?
 
  a. purulent
  b. aspirate
  c. rales
  d. asphyxiation


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javimendoza7

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

splenomegaly

Answer to Question 2

a
Explanation:
a. purulent: correct
b. aspirate: to inhale fluid or foreign object into the airways
c. rales: abnormal crackling sounds made during inhalation
d. asphyxiation: lack of oxygen that can lead to unconsciousness and death if not corrected immediately


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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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