Give the Meanings for the Following Combining Forms

question 161

Short Answer

Give the meanings for the following combining forms.
-chondr/o: ___________________

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Definitions:

Antibodies

Antibodies are protein molecules produced by the immune system in response to foreign substances, helping to fight off infections.

Periodontitis

A serious gum infection that damages the soft tissue and destroys the bone that supports teeth, possibly leading to tooth loss.

Atherosclerosis

Cardiovascular disorder in which lipid-rich plaques form on the interior walls of blood vessels and narrow the vessels.

T Cell Receptors

Proteins found on the surface of T cells that allow these cells to recognize and bind to specific foreign antigens.