Different Spellings of Medical Terms Are Acceptable

question 54

True/False

Different spellings of medical terms are acceptable.

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Definitions:

Carotenemia

A condition characterized by yellowing of the skin caused by increased levels of carotene, often resulting from excessive intake of carotene-rich foods.

Polycythemia

A medical condition characterized by an increased number of red blood cells in the bloodstream.

Psoriasis

A chronic autoimmune skin condition characterized by red, flaky, crusty patches of skin covered with silvery scales.

Pitting

A type of edema where pressure applied to the skin leaves an indentation, often used in clinical assessments for fluid retention.