The term used for any disease of the heart muscle is:
A) atherosclerosis.
B) cardiomegaly.
C) arteriosclerosis.
D) cardiomyopathy.
D
Explanation: A) Atherosclerosis is hardening of the arteries due to fatty deposits.
B) Cardiomegaly is enlargement of the heart.
C) Arteriosclerosis is hardening of the arteries.
D) Correct.
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