Break down the medical word into its word parts, and give the meaning of each word part. Then, give the definition of the medical word.
Nephroptosis
Definition:
Prefix and definition:
Combining form and definition:
Suffix and definition:
Definition: Condition where the nephrons become abnormally positioned within the kidney
Combining form and definition: nephr/o, “kidney”
Suffix and definition: -ptosis, “drooping”
Health & Biomechanics
You might also like to view...
Death of a portion of the myocardium is called: ____________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Health & Biomechanics
Teachers are mandatory reporters of suspected child abuse.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Health & Biomechanics
Pregnant women are encouraged to increase their intake of what water-soluble vitamin, which is needed for amino acid and DNA synthesis?
A) Thiamin B) Biotin C) Riboflavin D) Folic acid
Health & Biomechanics
Define shin splints. What most often causes it?
Health & Biomechanics