Select the Correct Meaning for the Following Combining Forms

question 145

Multiple Choice

Select the correct meaning for the following combining forms.
-encephal/o:

• A) electricity
• B) brain
• C) cell

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Definitions:

Public Health Factors

Elements that influence the health of populations, including social, economic, environmental, and genetic factors.

Neurosis

A term used in psychology to describe a class of mental disorders characterized by anxiety, depression, or other feelings of distress that impair daily functioning.

Idiocy/Insanity

Terms historically used to describe individuals with certain mental illnesses or intellectual disabilities, now considered derogatory and inappropriate.

Psychosis

A mental health disorder characterized by a disconnection from reality, which may involve hallucinations, delusions, and impaired thought processes.