Give the definition of each combining form in the term atherosclerosis and define this term in layman terms
What will be an ideal response?
athero: gruel-like, soft, pasty material
sclero: hardness
osis: suffix meaning a process, condition or state; usually refers to an abnormal condition or disease
This term refers to a condition of the arteries that occurs when fatty deposits collect in the arterial walls, leading to hardening of the artery. This hardening prevents the arterial walls from expanding and contracting normally.
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a. liquids and particulates. b. gases and liquids. c. gases, liquids, and particulates. d. liquids only.
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