The Suffix -Itis Means

question 76

Multiple Choice

The suffix -itis means:

• A)inflammation of; infection of.
• B)medical treatment.
• C)disease; suffering.
• D)swelling; inflammation of.

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Definitions:

Epigenetic Effect

Changes in gene expression caused by mechanisms other than changes in the DNA sequence itself, often influenced by environmental factors.

Newborns

Infants in their first few weeks of life, typically considered to be from birth to one month of age.

Sperm Cells

Male reproductive cells designed to fertilize female eggs, characterized by their motility and role in transferring genetic information to the next generation.

Egg Cells

The female reproductive cells or ova, which when fertilized by sperm, lead to the development of an embryo.