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Category - Sciences - Embalming

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Which properly defines a carbuncle?
  1. Severely damaged skin by a heat source; making the skin charred or seared
  2. A collection of boils that rest under the surface of the skin that can be rooted in deep tissues
  3. Pussing material that results from an inflammation
  4. A deep inflammation from an infected hair follicle
Explanation
Answer: B - A carbuncle is a collection of boils that rest under the skin. Often a carbuncle is rooted in deep tissues. Carbuncles that are active can be spread to other areas of the body.
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