In the Eleventh Century, the Byzantine Emperor, Basil 2, Blinded

question 93

Multiple Choice

In the eleventh century, the Byzantine emperor, Basil 2, blinded fourteen thousand soldiers of the

• A)Muslims.
• B)Vikings.
• C)Russians.
• D)Bulgars.
• E)Franks.

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-osis

A suffix used in medical terminology to denote a condition, disease, or increase.

-itis

A suffix employed in medical terms to indicate the inflammation of a tissue or organ.

Wheeze

A high-pitched sound produced by air moving through narrowed respiratory airways, often heard in asthmatic conditions.

Cheyne-Stokes

A pattern of breathing characterized by a gradual increase in the depth of breathing followed by a decrease, resulting in temporary stoppages of breathing; often associated with serious illness.