The Combining Form Cheil/o- Means "________

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Short Answer

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

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Definitions:

Quaternary Carbon

A carbon atom bonded to four different groups, distinguishing it as a center of chirality in certain organic molecules.

Tertiary Carbon

A carbon atom bonded to three other carbon atoms.

Secondary Carbon

A carbon atom that is attached to two other carbon atoms in an organic molecule.

Equatorial

Refers to the positions on a cyclic molecule that are more outwardly directed around the ring, often leading to reduced steric strain.