The Combining Form Later/o- Means "________

question 85

Short Answer

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

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Definitions:

Respiratory Infection

An infection of the sinuses, throat, airways, or lungs, commonly caused by viruses or bacteria, leading to symptoms like coughing, sneezing, and difficulty breathing.

Onset of Diarrhea

The commencement or beginning of frequent and watery bowel movements.

Postoperative Atelectasis

The collapse of lung tissue affecting part or all of one lung, a common complication after surgery.

Bronchodilators

Medications that relax bronchial muscles and widen the airways, easing breathing in respiratory conditions like asthma.