Polycythemia Is Best Defined as a

question 28

Multiple Choice

Polycythemia is best defined as a

• A) lower than normal concentration of erythrocytes.
• B) higher than normal concentration of leukocytes.
• C) higher than normal concentration of erythrocytes.
• D) lower than normal concentration of leukocytes.
• E) higher than normal concentration of protein in the plasma.

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Definitions:

Drainage

The removal of fluids from a body cavity, wound, or other source, often for therapeutic reasons.

Ear Infections

Infections that occur in the ear, often in the middle ear, leading to pain, fever, and sometimes hearing difficulty.

Otoscopic Examination

A visual examination of the ear canal and eardrum using an otoscope, an instrument designed for looking into the ear canal.

Injected Membrane

Typically refers to a membrane or tissue that appears red due to an increased blood supply, often as a response to inflammation or infection.