The Suffix -Opsia Means

question 11

Multiple Choice

The suffix -opsia means

• A) stapes.
• B) labyrinth (inner ear).
• C) vision.
• D) turning.
• E) hearing.

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Definitions:

Rickets

A disorder mainly seen in children due to vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate deficiency, leading to softening and weakening of the bones.

Calcium Depletion

The condition of reduced calcium levels in the body, which may result in weakened bones and other health issues.

Mineralized Bone

Bone tissue that has undergone the process of mineralization, where minerals such as calcium phosphate strengthen the bone matrix, providing rigidity and support to the skeletal structure.

Osteoblasts

Cells responsible for bone formation, secreting the matrix for bone that is then mineralized.