Build a medical term meaning softening of the nail.


a. onychophagia
b. rhytidectomy
c. unguosis
d. onychomalacia


d. onychomalacia

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A) S. aureus B) H. pylori C) E. coli D) C. difficile

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________ is a useful way to determine muscle action and is done through using the sense of touch to feel or examine a muscle as it contracts.

A. Percussion B. Auscultation C. Inspection D. Palpation

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Web addresses are known as URLs

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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According to the guidelines for promoting physical activity, teachers are discouraged from providing time for activity in the school setting.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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