Using the Following Combining Forms and Your Knowledge of Suffixes

question 207

Short Answer

Using the following combining forms and your knowledge of suffixes, build medical terms for the following definitions.
acr/o
cardi/o
morph/o
myel/o
blephar/o
chondr/o
my/o
sarc/o
-Disease of heart muscle: __________

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Definitions:

Denatures

The process by which proteins lose their three-dimensional structure and function due to factors like changes in pH or temperature.

Pleural Fluid

A thin layer of fluid between the two layers of the pleura, aiding in lubricating and reducing friction during breathing movements of the lungs.

Cohesion

The attraction between molecules of the same substance, contributing to the stability of liquid droplets.

Adhesion

The process or condition in which two surfaces or entities stick together, which can occur in various biological and physical contexts.