The Combining Form Pneumon/o- Means

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Multiple Choice

The combining form pneumon/o- means:

• A)breathe.
• B)eating; swallowing.
• C)paralysis.
• D)lung; air.

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Definitions:

Echolalia

The automatic and involuntary repetition of words or phrases spoken by others, often observed in autism and certain neurological conditions.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder

A range of neurodevelopmental conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, and speech and nonverbal communication.

Delusional Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by the presence of delusions, which are fixed false beliefs that contradict reality, without the presence of other major psychiatric symptoms.

Not Criminally Responsible

A legal defense where an individual is considered not responsible for a crime due to a mental disorder at the time of the act.