Which term is used to indicate a surgical procedure to dilate a vessel using a balloon?
A) endarterectomy
B) defibrillation
C) arterial anastomosis
D) angioplasty
D
Explanation: Correct. Angioplasty inflates a balloon inside a vessel to dilate it and increase blood flow.
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(a) synovial joint (b) condyloid joint (c) fibrous joint (d) cartilaginous joint
A client presents to a STI clinic. Her primary complaint is related to purulent exudate and bleeding after intercourse. The health care worker will primarily focus on the diagnosis of which STI?
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A medical term that means pertaining to the chorion is ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word