The Suffix -Osis Means

question 52

Multiple Choice

The suffix -osis means :

• A) condition; abnormal condition; process.
• B) process of breaking down or destroying.
• C) condition; state; thing.
• D) pertaining to.

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Definitions:

Gender Roles

Socially constructed norms, behaviors, and expectations that dictate the perceived appropriate ways for individuals to express masculinity or femininity in a given culture.

Adolescents

The developmental stage between childhood and adulthood, typically involving individuals aged between 10 and 19, marked by significant physical, psychological, and social changes.

Percent

A mathematical term denoting a part of a whole divided by 100, used to express quantities as fractions of 100.

Successful Marriages

Marital relationships characterized by mutual satisfaction, emotional support, and long-term stability.