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Give Meanings for the Following Combining Forms and Suffixes

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Give meanings for the following combining forms and suffixes.
--pnea: __________


Definitions:

Hereditary Basis

The genetic foundation or background that influences the traits and characteristics that are passed from parents to offspring.

Parkinson's Disease

A degenerative disorder of the central nervous system that often impairs the sufferer's motor skills and speech.

Elderly

A demographic group typically defined as individuals aged 65 years and over, often characterized by increased vulnerability to health issues and social isolation.

Synaptic Level

Pertaining to the level of synapses, focusing on the interactions and communications between neurons at these connections.

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