The term used for any disease of the heart muscle is:

A) atherosclerosis.
B) cardiopathy.
C) arteriosclerosis.
D) cardiomyopathy.


D
Explanation:
A) Atherosclerosis is hardening of the arteries due to fatty deposits.
B) Cardiopathy is simply heart disease.
C) Arteriosclerosis is hardening of the arteries.
D) Correct.

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