Match the Word Elements with Their Meanings

question 70

Multiple Choice

Match the word elements with their meanings.
-fungus

• A)cutane/o
• B)hidr/o
• C)hydr/o
• D)ichthy/o
• E)kerat/o
• F)lip/o
• G)melan/o
• H)myc/o
• I)onych/o
• J)pil/o
• K)py/o
• L)scler/o
• M)seb/o
• N)squam/o
• O)xer/o
• P)-malacia
• Q)-oid
• R)-pathy
• S)-phoresis
• T)-plasty

---

Definitions:

Anoxia

A condition characterized by an absence of oxygen supply to an organ's tissue, leading to hypoxia and potentially severe damage.

Hypoxia

A condition characterized by less oxygen than is required.

Toxemia

A condition in pregnancy, also known as preeclampsia, characterized by high blood pressure and signs of damage to another organ system, most often the liver and kidneys.

Gestational Age

the age of an embryo or fetus (or newborn) calculated from the first day of the last menstrual period of the pregnant woman, typically used to assess the developmental stage and schedule appropriate medical care.