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kamilo84

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on: Jun 27, 2018

The medical term for humpback is:

A) exostosis
B) scoliosis
C) kyphosis
D) lordosis

Question 2

A medical term that means lymph swelling is ___________________ _.

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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meryzewe

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation: Kyphosis is the medical term for humpback. Lordosis is the medical term for swayback. Exostosis is the medical term for a bone spur. Scoliosis is the abnormal lateral curvature of the spine.

Answer to Question 2

lymphedema

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