The Combining Forms Phac/o- and Lenticul/o- Both Refer to the Lens

question 236

True/False

The combining forms phac/o- and lenticul/o- both refer to the lens of the eye.

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Definitions:

Indirect Contact

The transmission of pathogens or substances from one person to another through an intermediate object or person.

PID

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, an infection of the female reproductive organs.

Infertility

The inability to conceive a child after a year or more of regular sexual intercourse without using birth control.

HIV

Human Immunodeficiency Virus, a virus that attacks the immune system, specifically CD4 cells, leading to a progressive failure of the immune system if not treated.