Abbreviations Are an Important Part of Learning Medical Terminology

question 19

True/False

Abbreviations are an important part of learning medical terminology.

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Definitions:

Saccharomyces

Saccharomyces is a genus of yeasts, most notably including Saccharomyces cerevisiae, widely used in baking, brewing, and wine making.

Ascomycete

A member of the Ascomycota phylum, fungi characterized by their production of spores in sac-like structures called asci.

Tuberculosis

A contagious bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis that primarily affects the lungs but can spread to other parts of the body.

Sick-building Syndrome

A condition affecting building occupants, characterized by non-specific symptoms linked to time spent in a building with no specific illness identified.