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nmorano1

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Any dysfunction of the brain is termed:
 
  A) encephalitis.
  B) encephalopathy.
  C) encephalomegaly.
  D) encephalotomy.

Question 2

Write the correct abbreviation for electrocardiogram:
 
  What will be an ideal response?


guyanai

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

B
Explanation:
A) Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain.
B) Correct.
C) Encephalomegaly is enlargement of the brain.
D) Encephalotomy is incision into the brain.

Answer to Question 2

EKG or ECG


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