Paulo's physician has diagnosed him with a case of influenza (the flu). Anthropologically, which term best...

Paulo's physician has diagnosed him with a case of influenza (the flu). Anthropologically, which term best describes Paulo's condition?

a.) an illness

b.) a malady

c.) a placebo

d.) a disease

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Ans. Anthropologically the term which describes Paulo's condition best is -

b.) a malady. Any disorder or disease of the body, especially one that is chronic or deepseated is a malady.

gladiator answered 1 year ago

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