Which of the following terms refers to having an excessive amount of hair?

A) edema
B) exophthalmos
C) gynecomastia
D) hirsutism


D) hirsutism
Hirsutism refers to having an excessive amount of hair. Edema refers to the
condition in which the body tissues contain excessive amounts of fluid. Exophthalmos refers to
bulging eyes. Gynecomastia refers to excess breast tissue in males.

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