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Give the suffix in each of the following terms and the meaning of the entire term.
-Carcinogenic:
suffix: _____ meaning: __________
Progeria
A rare genetic disorder characterized by accelerated aging in children.
Hirsutism
The excessive growth of hair in unusual areas of the body in women, often as a result of hormonal imbalance.
Epinephrine
A hormone and neurotransmitter also known as adrenaline, involved in the body's fight-or-flight response.
Basal Metabolic Rate
The rate at which the body uses energy while at rest to maintain vital functions such as breathing and keeping warm.
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