The Medical Term Referring to a Deep Furrow or Cleft

question 13

Multiple Choice

The medical term referring to a deep furrow or cleft and derived from the Latin meaning slit is a

• A)fistula
• B)polyp
• C)hemorrhoid
• D)fissure
• E)stoma

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Definitions:

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