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Give meanings for the following combining forms, suffixes, and prefixes.
--gram: __________


Definitions:

Tertiary Aging

Refers to the decline in physical and cognitive function that can occur in some individuals in very old age, beyond the normal effects of primary and secondary aging.

Programmed Aging

A theory suggesting aging is a result of genetically programmed physiological mechanisms that control life span and deterioration processes.

Primary Aging

Gradual, inevitable process of bodily deterioration throughout the life span.

Activities Of Daily Living

Activities of daily living refer to the basic tasks of everyday life, such as eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, and transferring.

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