The Term Onychomycosis Means A

question 59

Multiple Choice

The term onychomycosis means a:

• A) condition in which there is lack of nourishment for the nail bed.
• B) disease of the nails caused by a fungus.
• C) morbid softening of the nails or the nail bed.
• D) profound disturbance in the thermoregulatory system.

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Definitions:

Oxygenated Blood

Blood rich in oxygen and low in carbon dioxide, transported through the arteries except for the pulmonary and umbilical vessels.

Fetus

A developmental stage of a vertebrate that is in the womb or egg, specifically in humans from the ninth week after fertilization until birth.

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, crucial for maintaining bodily functions.