Using the Following Combining Forms and Your Knowledge of Suffixes

question 24

Short Answer

Using the following combining forms and your knowledge of suffixes, build medical terms for the following definitions.
acr/o
cardi/o
morph/o
myel/o
blephar/o
chondr/o
my/o
sarc/o
-Tumor of bone marrow: __________

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Definitions:

Hormone-Receptor Complex

A molecular complex formed when a hormone binds to its specific receptor, often resulting in a cellular response or change in cell activity.

Peptide Hormones

Chemical messengers composed of short chains of amino acids that regulate physiological processes in organisms.

Endocrine Gland

A gland that secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate diverse body functions, including growth, metabolism, and mood.

Puberty

The phase of human development during which children become capable of reproduction, marked by hormonal changes and physical development.