The Root/combining Form in the Word Microcephaly Means

question 13

Multiple Choice

The root/combining form in the word microcephaly means :

• A)small.
• B)blood vessel.
• C)artery.
• D)disease.
• E)vein.

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Definitions:

Phallic

Relating to or resembling the penis, often used in the context of Freudian psychoanalysis to describe a stage of human development.

Genital

Pertaining to the external and internal organs of reproduction in both males and females.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies brought into play by individuals, groups, or even nations to cope with reality and to maintain self-image.

Reaction Formation

A defense mechanism where an individual unconsciously replaces unacceptable thoughts or feelings with their opposites.