Give Meanings for the Following Suffixes and Prefixes

question 200

Short Answer

Give meanings for the following suffixes and prefixes.
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Definitions:

Pituitary Gland

The body’s “master gland,” which is located in the lower central part of the brain and which secretes many hormones essential to development, such as oxytocin, prolactin, and growth hormone.

Adrenal Glands

Endocrine glands located above the kidneys, responsible for producing critical hormones, including adrenaline and cortisol, that regulate stress responses and metabolism.

Forceps

A medical instrument resembling a pair of tongs, used for grasping, manipulating, or extracting, especially in deliveries to assist in childbirth.

Vacuum Extraction Tube

A device typically used during childbirth to assist in the delivery of a baby by applying suction to the baby’s head.