The Combining Form Phas/o Means "To Speak," and the Prefix

question 12

True/False

The combining form phas/o means "to speak," and the prefix a- means "without or absence of."

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Definitions:

Controlling Behavior

Actions designed to dominate, govern, or dictate how another person behaves, often through manipulation or coercion.

Olanzapine

An antipsychotic medication used primarily to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder by affecting certain chemicals in the brain to reduce symptoms.

Medication Regimen

A prescribed course of medications, including the dosage, timing, and frequency of medication intake.

Antimanic Actions

Refers to the effects of medications or treatments that are aimed at stabilizing mood and reducing the intensity of manic episodes in disorders like bipolar disorder.