Match the Word Elements with Their Meanings

question 43

Multiple Choice

Match the word elements with their meanings.
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• A)arthr/o
• B)dermat/o
• C)gastr/o
• D)muscul/o
• E)nas/o
• F)nephr/o
• G)stomat/o
• H)-cyte
• I)-itis
• J)-oma
• K)-megaly
• L)an-
• M)-ia
• N)intra-
• O)poly-
• P)post-
• Q)sub-
• R)retro-

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Definitions:

Elderspeak

A simplified speech register used by younger people when communicating with the elderly, often characterized by a slower rate, exaggerated intonation, and simpler vocabulary.

Ageism

Discrimination or prejudice against individuals based on their age, often targeting older adults but can affect younger people too.

Cognitive Impairment

A reduction in cognitive abilities such as memory, decision-making, or problem-solving.

Self-fulfilling Prophecy

A forecast that, by the virtue of being made, influences actions and attitudes in a way that brings it to realization, fueled by a cyclical reinforcement between conviction and action.