In the Medical Word Oxyhemoglobin, the Combining Form Hem/o- Means

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Essay

In the medical word oxyhemoglobin, the combining form hem/o- means ________.

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Definitions:

DSM-5

The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a widely used handbook for diagnosing mental disorders.

Hair-Pulling Disorder

also known as trichotillomania, a mental health disorder characterized by an irresistible urge to pull out one’s hair, leading to noticeable hair loss.

Skin-Picking Disorder

A disorder characterized by recurrent picking at scabs or places on the skin, creating significant lesions that often become infected and cause scars.

Hoarding

A compulsive disorder characterized by the inability to throw away unneeded possessions (such as trash).