Question

1. what is the literal definition of hirsut/ism?

• huge limbs
• resembling fish skin
• the state of being hairy
• condition of warts

1. lex went to their doctor due to dry, fish-like skin. what are they most likely diagnosed with?

• papillomatosis
• cicatrix
• xeroderma
• ichthyosis

Explanation:

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To determine the literal definition of "hirsut/ism", we analyze the root word "hirsut-" which is related to hair (from Latin "hirsutus" meaning hairy). "Hirsutism" refers to excessive hair growth, so the literal definition is the state of being hairy. The other options: "huge limbs" is unrelated, "resembling fish skin" relates to ichthy- roots, and "condition of warts" relates to papilloma - like terms.

Lex has dry, fish - like skin. Let's analyze the options:

• Papillomatosis is related to warts (papillomas), not fish - like skin.
• Cicatrix refers to a scar, not fish - like skin.
• Xeroderma is dry skin but not specifically fish - like.
• Ichthyosis comes from the Greek "ichthys" meaning fish, and it is a skin disorder characterized by dry, scaly (fish - like) skin.

Answer:

the state of being hairy

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