Question

morvans disease is an example of a(n)

multiple choice

eponym.

subterm.

convention.

nonessential modifier.

Explanation:

Define the term "Morvan's disease"

Using the Eponym Coding knowledge point
Morvan's disease is a rare neurological disorder named after the French physician Augustin Marie Morvan, who first described it in 1890.

Classify the term in medical coding

Using the Eponym Coding knowledge point
In medical terminology and ICD-10-CM coding, a disease, structure, or procedure named after a person (usually the physician who first identified or described it) is classified as an eponym.

Answer:

• eponym. (Correct answer)
• subterm.
• convention.
• nonessential modifier.