The Suffix -Ism Means

question 289

Multiple Choice

The suffix -ism means:

• A)condition of the blood.
• B)pertaining to.
• C)enlargement.
• D)process; disease from a specific cause.

Acknowledge the impact of cultural and social factors on eating behaviors and sexual orientation.

Understand the significance of personal decision-making in the context of psychological conflicts.

Analyze the influence of coping strategies on personal and psychological well-being.

Understand the factors influencing sexual orientation and the concept of a sexuality spectrum.

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Definitions:

Tourniquet

A device used to apply pressure to a limb or extremity in order to limit but not stop the flow of blood, commonly used in medical emergencies or surgeries.

Hematology

The branch of medicine involved with the study and treatment of blood diseases and the organs involved in forming blood.

Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay

A laboratory technique used for detecting and quantifying substances such as peptides, proteins, antibodies, and hormones.

Western Blot

A laboratory technique used to detect specific proteins in a sample by using gel electrophoresis followed by transfer to a membrane and marking with antibodies.