The Combining Form Osse/o- Means "________

question 171

Short Answer

The combining form osse/o- means "________."

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Definitions:

Schizophrenia

A mental disorder characterized by distorted thinking, perceptions, emotions, language, sense of self, and behavior.

Tardive Dyskinesia

A side effect of certain medications, particularly antipsychotics, characterized by involuntary, repetitive movements.

Trifluoperazine

A medication primarily used to treat schizophrenia and anxiety, functioning as an antipsychotic by blocking certain chemical pathways in the brain.

Disconnected Thoughts

A pattern of thinking where ideas are not logically connected, often seen in various psychiatric conditions.