Persistent Fecal Soiling Beyond the Age at Which Toilet Training

question 67

Multiple Choice

Persistent fecal soiling beyond the age at which toilet training should be complete is _________.

• A)anorexia
• B)polyphagia
• C)pica
• D)rumination
• E)encopresis

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Definitions:

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