The Term Cachexia Means

question 57

Multiple Choice

The term cachexia means:

• A) pertaining to the armpit.
• B) surgical incision.
• C) condition of ill health.
• D) carried through sweat glands

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Definitions:

Formal Operational

The last stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, characterized by the ability to think abstractly, logically, and systematically.

Schema

An intellectual structure or idea that aids in categorizing and comprehending data.

Scaffold

A support structure or framework that is temporarily used to support people or materials in the construction or repair of buildings and other large structures.

Preoperational Stage

In Piaget’s theory, the stage (from about 2 to 6 or 7 years of age) during which a child learns to use language but does not yet comprehend the mental operations of concrete logic.