Which of the following terms is incorrectly defined?
A) polydipsia—excessive urination
B) ketoacidosis—accumulation of ketone bodies (waste products) in the body
C) acromegaly—enlargement of the bones of the head and extremities
D) hirsutism—excessive amount of hair
A) polydipsia—excessive urination
Correct. Polydipsia means excessive thirst, not excessive urination. Polyuria means
producing an excessive amount of urine. The other terms are correctly defined.
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Diagnostic tests or procedures
a. computed tomography scan b. endoscopy c. magnetic resonance imaging d. prognosis e. ultrasound
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The cardiac sphincter prevents reflux into the ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).