______________ a scientific study of tissues to determine the nature of a disease and its causes, processes, development, and potential consequences

Volume 2 of the ICD-9-CM is known as the:

A. Alphabetic Index of Diseases. B. Tabular/Numerical List of Diseases. C. Tabular/Numerical Index of Diseases. D. Alphabetic List of Procedures.

In which of the following conditions is trismus usually evident?

A) Periodontal abscess B) Gingival abscess C) Periapical abscess D) Pericoronal abscess