Question

1. the diagnostic term scurvy literally means ______ and is the lack of vitamin c in the diet. skin sores to scratch blemished skin wheals 76) the diagnostic term fistula refers to a: pipe stem - like passageway atresia of the anus closure opening

Explanation:

Scurvy is a condition due to vitamin - C deficiency and its etymological root implies "to scratch". A fistula is an abnormal, tube - like passageway between two body parts or from an organ to the body surface, which is similar to a pipe - stem like passageway.

Answer:

1. to scratch
2. pipe stem - like passageway