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Because the clinical presentation of polycystic ovary syndrome is noto
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Because the clinical presentation of polycystic ovary syndrome is notoriously (i) _______ , its manifestations so frequently (ii) _______ those of unrelated metabolic and endocrine disorders, and because its diagnosis rests on a constellation of criteria rather than any single definitive assay, the very existence of the syndrome as a discrete entity remains a matter of considerable dispute.
| Blank (i) | Blank (ii) |
|---|---|
| A. pathognomonic | D. obviate |
| B. protean | E. counterfeit |
| C. fulminant | F. corroborate |
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Correct answers: (i) B. protean, (ii) E. counterfeit
Blank (i)
The sentence explains why PCOS's status as a discrete entity is disputed. The second clause states that its manifestations "so frequently (ii) _______ those of unrelated disorders." If the symptoms imitate other conditions, the clinical picture must be varied, changeable, or hard to pin down. The blank must mean tending to change; variable; assuming many forms.
- A. pathognomonic - Characteristic of a particular disease; a symptom that definitively identifies a specific condition. This is the opposite of what the sentence requires - a pathognomonic presentation would make diagnosis straightforward, not controversial. Incorrect.
- B. protean - Tending to change frequently; variable; assuming many different forms. "Notoriously protean clinical presentation" perfectly captures the diagnostic difficulty. Correct.
- C. fulminant - Occurring suddenly and with great severity. Describes the speed and intensity of onset, not the variability of symptoms. A disease can be fulminant yet easy to diagnose. Incorrect.
Blank (ii)
The manifestations of PCOS "so frequently (ii) ______ those of unrelated disorders." If they resemble other conditions, diagnosis becomes difficult, explaining why the syndrome's existence is disputed. The blank must mean imitate, simulate, or present falsely as.
- D. obviate - Remove, prevent, or make unnecessary. This is the opposite of what is needed symptoms that obviate other disorders would rule them out, clarifying diagnosis. Incorrect.
- E. counterfeit - Imitate or present falsely; simulate. "Manifestations so frequently counterfeit those of unrelated disorders" perfectly captures the diagnostic confusion. Correct.
- F. corroborate - Confirm, support, or strengthen. Symptoms that corroborate other disorders would confirm those diagnoses, not create confusion. Incorrect.
Correct answers: (i) B. protean, (ii) E. counterfeit
Blank (i)
The sentence explains why PCOS's status as a discrete entity is disputed. The second clause states that its manifestations "so frequently (ii) _______ those of unrelated disorders." If the symptoms imitate other conditions, the clinical picture must be varied, changeable, or hard to pin down. The blank must mean tending to change; variable; assuming many forms.
- A. pathognomonic - Characteristic of a particular disease; a symptom that definitively identifies a specific condition. This is the opposite of what the sentence requires - a pathognomonic presentation would make diagnosis straightforward, not controversial. Incorrect.
- B. protean - Tending to change frequently; variable; assuming many different forms. "Notoriously protean clinical presentation" perfectly captures the diagnostic difficulty. Correct.
- C. fulminant - Occurring suddenly and with great severity. Describes the speed and intensity of onset, not the variability of symptoms. A disease can be fulminant yet easy to diagnose. Incorrect.
Blank (ii)
The manifestations of PCOS "so frequently (ii) ______ those of unrelated disorders." If they resemble other conditions, diagnosis becomes difficult, explaining why the syndrome's existence is disputed. The blank must mean imitate, simulate, or present falsely as.
- D. obviate - Remove, prevent, or make unnecessary. This is the opposite of what is needed symptoms that obviate other disorders would rule them out, clarifying diagnosis. Incorrect.
- E. counterfeit - Imitate or present falsely; simulate. "Manifestations so frequently counterfeit those of unrelated disorders" perfectly captures the diagnostic confusion. Correct.
- F. corroborate - Confirm, support, or strengthen. Symptoms that corroborate other disorders would confirm those diagnoses, not create confusion. Incorrect.
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