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Which of the Following Terms Is Used to Describe Disease-Causing

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Which of the following terms is used to describe disease-causing organisms?


Definitions:

Comedo

A comedo is a type of acne lesion caused by the blockage of a hair follicle by sebum and dead skin cells, which can appear as blackheads or whiteheads.

Exudate

A fluid rich in protein and cellular elements that oozes out of blood vessels due to inflammation and is deposited in nearby tissues.

Tzanck Test

A diagnostic test that involves examining cells from blistering skin conditions to identify diseases like herpes zoster and herpes simplex.

Biopsy

A medical test involving the extraction of sample cells or tissues for examination to determine the presence or extent of a disease.

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