The Combining Form Medic/o- Means Physician; Medicine

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The combining form medic/o- means physician; medicine.

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Definitions:

\(\beta_{2}\) Agonists

Medications that relax and open up the air passages to the lungs, commonly used in treating asthma and other respiratory conditions.

Aminophylline

A medication used primarily to treat and prevent wheezing and shortness of breath caused by asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and other lung diseases.

Recombinant Human Deoxyribonuclease

An enzyme used in medicine to break down DNA in mucus, making it easier to clear from the airways.

Cystic Fibrosis

A genetic disease affecting the lungs and digestive system, characterized by thick, sticky mucus leading to infections and digestion problems.