The Medical Term for Accumulation of Fluid in the Peritoneal

question 84

Multiple Choice

The medical term for accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity is:

• A) appendicitis.
• B) aphagia.
• C) ascites.
• D) anorexia.

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Definitions:

Hallucinations

Sensory experiences or perceptions that have no basis in reality and occur without any external stimulus.

Delirium

An acute, often fluctuating state of confusion, characterized by altered cognition, attention, and awareness.

Agnosia

A neurological condition where a person cannot interpret sensations correctly despite having normal sensory functions.

Apraxia

A motor disorder caused by damage to the brain, resulting in difficulty with executing voluntary movements despite having the desire and physical ability to perform them.