Which term means "baldness"?

a. onychia
b. ecchymosis
c. alopecia
d. nevus


c
Explanation:
a. onychia: means "inflamed nail bed"
b. ecchymosis: means "black and blue bruise"
c. alopecia: correct
d. nevus: is a pigmented skin blemish, birthmark, or mole

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