The Combining Form Pod/o- Means "________

question 56

Short Answer

The combining form pod/o- means "________."

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Definitions:

Sickle-Cell Anemia

A genetic blood disorder causing red blood cells to assume a sickle shape, leading to blockages in blood flow and various complications.

Recessive Gene

A gene that only expresses its trait when inherited from both parents, as opposed to a dominant gene where one copy is sufficient for expression.

Red Blood Cells

Cells in the blood that are responsible for transporting oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and carbon dioxide from the tissues back to the lungs.

Sex-Linked Disorders

Genetic disorders that are determined by genes located on the sex chromosomes, often resulting in diseases that have different frequencies or manifestations between males and females.