Match the Combining Forms with Their Meanings

question 19

Multiple Choice

Match the combining forms with their meanings.
-stomach

• A)anter/o
• B)caud/o
• C)cephal/o
• D)cervic/o
• E)chondr/o
• F)cyt/o
• G)dist/o
• H)dors/o
• I)gastr/o
• J)hist/o
• K)ili/o
• L)infer/o
• M)inguin/o
• N)later/o
• O lumb/o
• O)Match the combining forms with their meanings.
• P)pelv/i
• Q)proxim/o
• R)spin/o
• S)thorac/o
• T)umbilic/o

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Definitions:

Autosomal Recessive

A mode of genetic inheritance where two copies of an abnormal gene must be present for the disease or trait to develop.

X-Linked Recessive

A mode of genetic inheritance where a mutation in a gene on the X chromosome causes the phenotype to be expressed primarily in males, who have only one X chromosome.

Hemophilia

A genetic disorder that impairs the body's ability to make blood clots, leading to excessive bleeding from minor injuries.

Sex-Linked Disorders

Genetic diseases that are determined by genes located on the sex chromosomes, often manifesting differently between sexes.