Match the Combining Forms with Their Meanings

question 31

Multiple Choice

Match the combining forms with their meanings.
-thyroid gland

• A)acr/o
• B)aden/o
• C)adren/o
• D)azot/o
• E)calc/o
• F)carcin/o
• G)crin/o
• H)gluc/o
• I)home/o
• J)kal/i
• K)pancreat/o
• L)parathyroid/o
• M)thym/o
• N)thyroid/o
• O)toxic/o

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Definitions:

Hydrogenation

A chemical process that adds hydrogen atoms to unsaturated fats, turning them into saturated fats, often used in food production to increase shelf life.

Saturation

A term that may refer to the point at which a solution can absorb no more of a substance or when an object is fully soaked with a liquid.

Osteoporosis

A bone disease that occurs when the body loses too much bone, makes too little bone, or both, leading to fragile and easily broken bones.

Calcium Deficiency

A state where the body lacks enough calcium, leading to weakened bones and other health issues.