Define embolectomy

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The surgical removal of a floating blood clot, or embolus.

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Suppositories are used to treat patients with ________

A) diarrhea B) eye infections C) heart disease D) vomiting

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The best preventive measure for transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) is not to smoke

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The _____ hormone increases pigmentation of the skin.?

A) ?lactogenic B) ?melanocyte-stimulating C) ?thyroid-stimulating D) ?melatonin

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During the past 100 years, the major causes of death have shifted from _______________ to _______________.

A. infectious diseases; chronic diseases B. accidents; infectious diseases C. chronic diseases; infectious diseases D. chronic diseases; accidents

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