Using the Following Combining Forms and Your Knowledge of Suffixes

question 97

Short Answer

Using the following combining forms and your knowledge of suffixes, build medical terms for the following definitions.
amni/o
cyst/o
laryng/o
myel/o
thorac/o
angi/o
isch/o
my/o
staphyl/o
-Holding back of blood (from cells): __________

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Definitions:

Methadone

A medication used in treatment for opioid dependence that can also relieve chronic pain; it helps reduce withdrawal symptoms without the euphoric effects of the abused drug.

Opioid

A class of drugs that includes both legal pain relievers like morphine and illegal drugs like heroin, known for their potent pain-relieving and addictive properties.

Regularly Smoke Cigarettes

The habitual act of smoking tobacco products, specifically cigarettes, on a frequent basis.

Unemployed

The state of not having a job or employment, often measured as part of a country's workforce.