A Medical Term Formed from the First Letters of the Words

question 7

Multiple Choice

A medical term formed from the first letters of the words in a phrase,which can be spoken as a whole word and usually contains a vowel,such as laser,is

• A)an eponym.
• B)modern language.
• C)built from the English language.
• D)an acronym.

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Definitions:

Parturition

Parturition is the process of childbirth, encompassing the stages of labor and delivery through which a baby is born.

Folic Acid

A type of B vitamin necessary for the formation of red blood cells, DNA synthesis and repair, and crucial in early pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects.

Neural Tube Defects

are birth defects of the brain, spine, or spinal cord, occurring when the neural tube does not close completely during early fetal development.

CO2

Carbon dioxide, a colorless, odorless gas produced by burning carbon and organic compounds and by respiration, and absorbed by plants in photosynthesis.