Question

select the word or phrase that is redundant and can be removed without changing the meaning of the text. according to medical historian alun withey, victorian - era doctors encouraged men to grow beards on their faces as protection against illness.

Explanation:

The word "on their faces" is redundant as beards can only grow on the face. Removing it doesn't change the meaning that Victorian - era doctors encouraged men to grow beards as protection against illness.

Answer:

on their faces