Match the Word Elements with Their Meanings

question 55

Multiple Choice

Match the word elements with their meanings.
-pain

• A)-algia
• B)-cele
• C)-centesis
• D)-clasis
• E)-edema
• F)-ectomy
• G)-emesis
• H)-emia
• I)-graph
• J)-itis
• K)-osis
• L)-pathy
• M)-scope
• N)circum-,peri-
• O)dys-
• P)macro-
• Q)pre-,pro-
• R)primi-
• S)retro-
• T)super-

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Definitions:

Vitamin D

A fat-soluble vitamin essential for bone health and immune system function, primarily obtained through sunlight exposure and dietary intake.

Cigarette Smoking

The act of inhaling and exhaling the smoke produced by burning tobacco in cigarettes, which is a major risk factor for respiratory diseases and cancer.

Menopause

A phase in a woman's life, typically occurring between ages 45 and 55, marking the end of her menstrual cycles and reproductive years.

Menopausal Symptoms

Physical and emotional changes experienced by women during the transition into menopause, including hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, and irregular periods.