The medical term LASIK, which stands for laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis, is an example of a(n):

A) prefix
B) acronym
C) combining form
D) eponym


B
Explanation: Acronyms are nonconstructed terms. They are words derived from the first letters of words in a compound term. LASIK stands for laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis.

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