Give Meanings for the Following Suffixes and Prefixes

question 101

Short Answer

Give meanings for the following suffixes and prefixes.
--phylaxis: __________

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Definitions:

Superior Mesenteric Vein

A large vein that drains blood from the small intestine, ascending colon, and part of the transverse colon into the portal vein.

Amino Acids

Organic compounds that combine to form proteins, acting as the building blocks of life.

Korotkoff Sounds

The sounds that medical personnel listen for when they are taking blood pressure using a non-invasive procedure, which indicate the resumption of blood flow into the forearm.

Blood Pressure Cuff

A device used to measure blood pressure, consisting of an inflatable cuff to restrict blood flow and a meter to read the pressure.