The residual condition produced after the acute phase of an illness or injury has ended is referred to as a:
A) chronic effect.
B) late effect.
C) tangential effect.
D) both b and c

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The residual condition produced after the acute phase of an illness or injury has ended is referred to as a late effect. Option A is incorrect as chronic effects are typically ongoing or long-term effects of a disease or injury, while option C (tangential effect) is not a medical term commonly used in this context. Option D is incorrect as only option B is the correct answer.

The Residual Condition Produced After the Acute Phase of an Illness