An Idiom Is ________

question 39

Multiple Choice

An idiom is ________.

• A) a phrase whose meaning cannot be derived from the meaning of the words
• B) a figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another
• C) a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one
• D) a special word or expression used by a particular profession or group that is difficult for others to understand

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Definitions:

Tepid Sponge Baths

The practice of gently bathing using a sponge and tepid (lukewarm) water, often to reduce fever or clean patients who cannot bathe themselves.

Petechial Hemorrhages

Small, round spots on the skin caused by bleeding underneath, often a sign of a medical condition or trauma.

Neuronal Dysfunction

Abnormal function or pathology of neurons, which can lead to various neurological disorders affecting the brain and nervous system.

Amnesia

A condition characterized by the partial or complete loss of memory, often caused by brain injury, disease, or psychological trauma.