The Use of a Word or Phrase That Is Less

question 37

Multiple Choice

The use of a word or phrase that is less expressive or direct but considered less distasteful or less offensive than another work or phrase is called a(n) :

• A)euphemism
• B)etiology
• C)cryonics
• D)cultigen
• E)apnea

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Definitions:

PET

A medical imaging technique that produces a three-dimensional image or picture of functional processes in the body by detecting pairs of gamma rays emitted indirectly by a positron-emitting radionuclide.

DTI

Diffusion Tensor Imaging, a type of MRI technique that maps the diffusion of water molecules in tissue, particularly useful for visualizing white matter tracts in the brain.

Orbitofrontal Cortex

A region of the frontal lobes of the brain involved in decision-making, reward processing, and the modulation of emotions.

Disgusting Odors

Odoriferous stimuli that evoke a strong negative emotional reaction of disgust, often associated with decay or lack of hygiene.